Lauren Hughes, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Hughes Nurse Practitioner
1083165872Is Lauren Hughes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Lauren Hughes, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Gun Barrel City. With 10 years of practice (above the local average of 8), they have solid experience.
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 Hughes's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Gun Barrel City, TX
Gun Barrel City has 24 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
10
Years practicing
8
Avg in Gun Barrel City
24
Nurse Practitioners in Gun Barrel City
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hughes's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas 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 Hughes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Lauren Hughes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1083165872) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Lauren Hughes, NP?
Lauren Hughes, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Gun Barrel City has about 8 years. There are 24 nurse practitioners in Gun Barrel City.
Where is Lauren Hughes, NP located?
Lauren Hughes, NP practices at Hughes Nurse Practitioner, 1837 W MAIN ST, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156. Phone: (903) 910-2294.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hughes's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/17/2016