Melissa Rader, NP
Rader Nurse Practitioner
1538854880Is Melissa Rader, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Rader, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Chattanooga. 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 Rader'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 Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga has 956 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 192 focused on 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
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Chattanooga
956
Nurse Practitioners in Chattanooga
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Rader'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 Rader, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Rader, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1538854880) 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 Rader, NP?
Melissa Rader, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Chattanooga has about 10 years. There are 956 nurse practitioners in Chattanooga, including 192 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Rader, NP located?
Melissa Rader, NP practices at Rader Nurse Practitioner, 513 GEORGIA AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37403. Phone: (423) 531-6555.
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 Rader'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
- 04/11/2023