Marcella Petzchen, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Petzchen Nurse Practitioner
1255393716Is Marcella Petzchen, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Marcella Petzchen, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Saint Louis, MO. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 11 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 Petzchen's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Saint Louis, MO
Saint Louis has 2662 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 50 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Missouri nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
11
Avg in Saint Louis
2662
Nurse Practitioners in Saint Louis
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Petzchen's license is active and unrestricted with the Missouri 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 Marcella Petzchen, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Marcella Petzchen, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1255393716) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Missouri State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Marcella Petzchen, NP?
Marcella Petzchen, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Saint Louis has about 11 years. There are 2662 nurse practitioners in Saint Louis, including 50 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Marcella Petzchen, NP located?
Marcella Petzchen, NP practices at Petzchen Nurse Practitioner, 3660 VISTA AVE, SUITE 207, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 977-6100.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Petzchen'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/03/2006