Melissa Richmond, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Richmond Nurse Practitioner
1578159182Is Melissa Richmond, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Richmond, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Santa Rosa Beach. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 10), 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 Richmond'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 Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Santa Rosa Beach has 31 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 2 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
10
Avg in Santa Rosa Beach
31
Nurse Practitioners in Santa Rosa Beach
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Richmond's license is active and unrestricted with the Florida 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 Richmond, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Richmond, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1578159182) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Richmond, NP?
Melissa Richmond, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Rosa Beach has about 10 years. There are 31 nurse practitioners in Santa Rosa Beach, including 2 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Richmond, NP located?
Melissa Richmond, NP practices at Richmond Nurse Practitioner, 156 N COUNTY HIGHWAY 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Phone: (850) 353-3205.
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 Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Richmond'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
- 12/17/2020