Melissa Hughes, NP
Hughes Nurse Practitioner
1700603610Is Melissa Hughes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Hughes, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Knoxville. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Hughes's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a neonatal nurse practitioner?
Neonatal NPs care for newborns, especially premature and critically ill infants in intensive care.
When to see one: Typically in newborn/neonatal intensive care settings.
More about neonatal nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville has 1478 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 20 focused on neonatal nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
11
Avg in Knoxville
1478
Nurse Practitioners in Knoxville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hughes's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee 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 Hughes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Hughes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1700603610) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Hughes, NP?
Melissa Hughes, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Knoxville has about 11 years. There are 1478 nurse practitioners in Knoxville, including 20 with a neonatal nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Hughes, NP located?
Melissa Hughes, NP practices at Hughes Nurse Practitioner, 2018 CLINCH AVE, Knoxville, TN 37916. Phone: (865) 541-8155.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hughes's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/23/2024