Melinda Kiser, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kiser Nurse Practitioner
1376926253Is Melinda Kiser, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melinda Kiser, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Knoxville. With 11 years of practice (near the local average of 11), they have solid experience.
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 Kiser's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville has 1478 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 167 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
11
Avg in Knoxville
1478
Nurse Practitioners in Knoxville
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Kiser's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee 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 Kiser, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melinda Kiser, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1376926253) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melinda Kiser, NP?
Melinda Kiser, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Knoxville has about 11 years. There are 1478 nurse practitioners in Knoxville, including 167 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melinda Kiser, NP located?
Melinda Kiser, NP practices at Kiser Nurse Practitioner, 1415 OLD WEISGARBER RD STE 360, Knoxville, TN 37909. Phone: (865) 588-3173.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Kiser'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/09/2015