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Lauren Edwards, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Edwards Nurse Practitioner

5000 HENNESSY BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808(225) 765-17379 years practicing
71/100
NPI1578098661

Is Lauren Edwards, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?

Lauren Edwards, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Baton Rouge. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 10), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.

The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Edwards's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What is a acute care nurse practitioner?

Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.

When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.

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Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Nurse practitioners in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge has 914 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 25 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.

Peer Comparison

9

Years practicing

10

Avg in Baton Rouge

914

Nurse Practitioners in Baton Rouge

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Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Edwards's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana board of nursing (link on this page).
  • Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
  • Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
  • Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
  • Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lauren Edwards, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?

Lauren Edwards, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1578098661) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Lauren Edwards, NP?

Lauren Edwards, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Baton Rouge has about 10 years. There are 914 nurse practitioners in Baton Rouge, including 25 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.

Where is Lauren Edwards, NP located?

Lauren Edwards, NP practices at Edwards Nurse Practitioner, 5000 HENNESSY BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Phone: (225) 765-1737.

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Edwards's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Credential
NP
Gender
Female
NPI Since
04/26/2017

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