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Lauren Hodgson, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Hodgson Nurse Practitioner

1200 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309(515) 241-59266 years practicing
65/100
Top Established
NPI1932717600

Is Lauren Hodgson, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?

Lauren Hodgson, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Des Moines. With 6 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 Hodgson's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.

What is a neonatal nurse practitioner?

Neonatal NPs care for newborns, especially premature and critically ill infants in intensive care.

When to see one: Typically in newborn/neonatal intensive care settings.

More about neonatal nurse practitioners →

Trust Verification

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

Nurse practitioners in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines has 520 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 12 focused on neonatal nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.

Peer Comparison

6

Years practicing

10

Avg in Des Moines

520

Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines

NP

Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Hodgson's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Hodgson, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?

Lauren Hodgson, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1932717600) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Lauren Hodgson, NP?

Lauren Hodgson, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Des Moines has about 10 years. There are 520 nurse practitioners in Des Moines, including 12 with a neonatal nurse practitioner focus.

Where is Lauren Hodgson, NP located?

Lauren Hodgson, NP practices at Hodgson Nurse Practitioner, 1200 PLEASANT ST, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 241-5926.

Verify License & Discipline

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

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Quick Facts

Focus
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Credential
NP
Gender
Female
NPI Since
07/20/2020

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