Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP
Farrell-Handsman Nurse Practitioner
1164967816Is Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Providence. 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 Farrell-Handsman'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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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Providence, RI
Providence has 738 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 176 focused on nurse practitioner. Rhode Island nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
10
Avg in Providence
738
Nurse Practitioners in Providence
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Farrell-Handsman's license is active and unrestricted with the Rhode Island 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 Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1164967816) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP?
Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Providence has about 10 years. There are 738 nurse practitioners in Providence, including 176 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP located?
Melanie Farrell-Handsman, NP practices at Farrell-Handsman Nurse Practitioner, 593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903. Phone: (401) 444-5943.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Farrell-Handsman's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/04/2017