Leigha Shepard, NP
Shepard Nurse Practitioner
1821763384Is Leigha Shepard, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Leigha Shepard, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Albany. With 5 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Shepard's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Albany, GA
Albany has 215 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 30 focused on nurse practitioner. Georgia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
9
Avg in Albany
215
Nurse Practitioners in Albany
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Shepard's license is active and unrestricted with the Georgia 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 Leigha Shepard, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Leigha Shepard, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1821763384) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Leigha Shepard, NP?
Leigha Shepard, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Albany has about 9 years. There are 215 nurse practitioners in Albany, including 30 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Leigha Shepard, NP located?
Leigha Shepard, NP practices at Shepard Nurse Practitioner, 605 POINTE NORTH BLVD, Albany, GA 31721. Phone: (229) 435-7161.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Shepard'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/16/2021