Melanie Hughes, NP
Hughes Nurse Practitioner
1275397507Is Melanie Hughes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melanie Hughes, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Wiggins. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 years of practice, they are early in their career.
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 family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Wiggins, MS
Wiggins has 19 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 10 focused on family nurse practitioner. Mississippi nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Mississippi Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
9
Avg in Wiggins
19
Nurse Practitioners in Wiggins
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hughes's license is active and unrestricted with the Mississippi 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 Hughes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melanie Hughes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1275397507) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Mississippi Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melanie Hughes, NP?
Melanie Hughes, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Wiggins has about 9 years. There are 19 nurse practitioners in Wiggins, including 10 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melanie Hughes, NP located?
Melanie Hughes, NP practices at Hughes Nurse Practitioner, 975 HALL ST, Wiggins, MS 39577. Phone: (601) 528-9119.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Mississippi Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hughes's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/07/2024