Melissa Brinkman, NP
Brinkman Nurse Practitioner
1982011987Is Melissa Brinkman, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Brinkman, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Fort Collins. With 12 years of practice (above the local average of 10), 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 Brinkman'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 Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins has 340 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 150 focused on family nurse practitioner. Colorado nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Colorado Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
10
Avg in Fort Collins
340
Nurse Practitioners in Fort Collins
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Brinkman's license is active and unrestricted with the Colorado 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 Brinkman, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Brinkman, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1982011987) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Colorado Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Brinkman, NP?
Melissa Brinkman, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Fort Collins has about 10 years. There are 340 nurse practitioners in Fort Collins, including 150 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Brinkman, NP located?
Melissa Brinkman, NP practices at Brinkman Nurse Practitioner, 4700 LADY MOON DR, Fort Collins, CO 80528. Phone: (970) 821-4500.
Related reading
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Colorado Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Brinkman'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
- 07/22/2014