Melinda Okanu, NP
Okanu Nurse Practitioner
1265211635Is Melinda Okanu, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melinda Okanu, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Lansing. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Okanu'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 Lansing, IL
Lansing has 19 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 6 years in practice, and 13 focused on family nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
6
Avg in Lansing
19
Nurse Practitioners in Lansing
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Okanu's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Okanu, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melinda Okanu, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1265211635) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melinda Okanu, NP?
Melinda Okanu, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lansing has about 6 years. There are 19 nurse practitioners in Lansing, including 13 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melinda Okanu, NP located?
Melinda Okanu, NP practices at Okanu Nurse Practitioner, 18225 BURNHAM AVE STE 10, Lansing, IL 60438. Phone: (708) 296-8875.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Okanu's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/26/2023