Melissa Hernandez, NP
Hernandez Nurse Practitioner
1548787856Is Melissa Hernandez, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Hernandez, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Secaucus. With 9 years of practice, they are relatively early in their career but past the initial years.
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 Hernandez'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 Secaucus, NJ
Secaucus has 37 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 18 focused on family nurse practitioner. New Jersey nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
8
Avg in Secaucus
37
Nurse Practitioners in Secaucus
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hernandez's license is active and unrestricted with the New Jersey 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 Hernandez, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Hernandez, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1548787856) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Jersey Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Hernandez, NP?
Melissa Hernandez, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Secaucus has about 8 years. There are 37 nurse practitioners in Secaucus, including 18 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Hernandez, NP located?
Melissa Hernandez, NP practices at Hernandez Nurse Practitioner, 1265 PATERSON PLANK RD STE 2D, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Phone: (201) 216-3055.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hernandez's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/28/2017