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Melinda Chacon, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Chacon Nurse Practitioner

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, Portland, OR 97239(503) 494-81224 years practicing
61/100
NPI1417668617

Is Melinda Chacon, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?

Melinda Chacon, NP has a trust score of 61/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Portland. At 4 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 Chacon'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.

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Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Nurse practitioners in Portland, OR

Portland has 1730 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 13 years in practice, and 36 focused on neonatal nurse practitioner. Oregon nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.

Peer Comparison

4

Years practicing

13

Avg in Portland

1730

Nurse Practitioners in Portland

NP

Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Chacon's license is active and unrestricted with the Oregon 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 Melinda Chacon, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?

Melinda Chacon, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1417668617) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Oregon State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Melinda Chacon, NP?

Melinda Chacon, NP has approximately 4 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Portland has about 13 years. There are 1730 nurse practitioners in Portland, including 36 with a neonatal nurse practitioner focus.

Where is Melinda Chacon, NP located?

Melinda Chacon, NP practices at Chacon Nurse Practitioner, 3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK RD, Portland, OR 97239. Phone: (503) 494-8122.

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Chacon's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Credential
NP
Gender
Female
NPI Since
12/08/2022

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