Melissa Arena, NP
Arena Nurse Practitioner
1881479640Is Melissa Arena, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Arena, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Lexington. 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 Arena'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 Lexington, KY
Lexington has 1371 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 583 focused on family nurse practitioner. Kentucky nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Lexington
1371
Nurse Practitioners in Lexington
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Arena's license is active and unrestricted with the Kentucky 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 Melissa Arena, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Arena, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1881479640) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Arena, NP?
Melissa Arena, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lexington has about 10 years. There are 1371 nurse practitioners in Lexington, including 583 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Arena, NP located?
Melissa Arena, NP practices at Arena Nurse Practitioner, KY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 800 ROSE ST 4TH FLOOR, Lexington, KY 40536. Phone: (859) 218-0921.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Arena'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
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/30/2023