Melanie Hernandez, NP
Hernandez Nurse Practitioner
1225796550Is Melanie Hernandez, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melanie Hernandez, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Topeka. With 5 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 Hernandez'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 Topeka, KS
Topeka has 541 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 9 focused on neonatal nurse practitioner. Kansas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
10
Avg in Topeka
541
Nurse Practitioners in Topeka
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hernandez's license is active and unrestricted with the Kansas 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 Hernandez, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melanie Hernandez, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1225796550) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kansas State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melanie Hernandez, NP?
Melanie Hernandez, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Topeka has about 10 years. There are 541 nurse practitioners in Topeka, including 9 with a neonatal nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melanie Hernandez, NP located?
Melanie Hernandez, NP practices at Hernandez Nurse Practitioner, 1500 SW 10TH AVE, Topeka, KS 66604. Phone: (785) 354-6440.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hernandez'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
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 12/03/2021