Melissa Dorchester, NP
Dorchester Nurse Practitioner
1427472430Is Melissa Dorchester, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Dorchester, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Biddeford. With 12 years of practice (above 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 Dorchester's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Biddeford, ME
Biddeford has 80 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 9 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Maine nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maine State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
12
Years practicing
11
Avg in Biddeford
80
Nurse Practitioners in Biddeford
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Dorchester's license is active and unrestricted with the Maine 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 Dorchester, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Dorchester, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1427472430) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maine State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Dorchester, NP?
Melissa Dorchester, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Biddeford has about 11 years. There are 80 nurse practitioners in Biddeford, including 9 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Dorchester, NP located?
Melissa Dorchester, NP practices at Dorchester Nurse Practitioner, 1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Biddeford, ME 04005. Phone: (207) 283-7000.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maine State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Dorchester's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/11/2014