Melissa Means, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Means Nurse Practitioner
1760255228Is Melissa Means, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Means, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Danville. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Means's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Danville, IL
Danville has 118 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 5 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Danville
118
Nurse Practitioners in Danville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Means's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Means, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Means, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1760255228) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Means, NP?
Melissa Means, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Danville has about 10 years. There are 118 nurse practitioners in Danville, including 5 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Means, NP located?
Melissa Means, NP practices at Means Nurse Practitioner, 1900 E MAIN ST, Danville, IL 61832. Phone: (217) 554-3000.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Means'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 11/06/2023