Melissa Deister, NP
Deister Nurse Practitioner
1154126498Is Melissa Deister, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Deister, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Topeka. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Deister's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Topeka, KS
Topeka has 541 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 282 focused on nurse practitioner. Kansas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Topeka
541
Nurse Practitioners in Topeka
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Deister's license is active and unrestricted with the Kansas 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 Deister, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Deister, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1154126498) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kansas State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Deister, NP?
Melissa Deister, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Topeka has about 10 years. There are 541 nurse practitioners in Topeka, including 282 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Deister, NP located?
Melissa Deister, NP practices at Deister Nurse Practitioner, 2420 SW 17TH ST STE 150, Topeka, KS 66604. Phone: (785) 329-3499.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Deister'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/19/2025