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Melissa Sikes, NP

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Sikes Nurse Practitioner

447 MCALISTER RD, STE 3500, Lincolnton, NC 28092(980) 212-623020 years practicing
93/100
Top Established
NPI1992800148

Is Melissa Sikes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?

Melissa Sikes, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Lincolnton, NC. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 8 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 Sikes'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.

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Trust Verification

  • NPI Active
  • License Active
  • No Disciplinary Actions
  • Credentials Verified
  • Established Practice
  • Focus Verified

Nurse practitioners in Lincolnton, NC

Lincolnton has 53 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 25 focused on nurse practitioner. North Carolina nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.

Peer Comparison

20

Years practicing

8

Avg in Lincolnton

53

Nurse Practitioners in Lincolnton

NP

Credential

Before your appointment

  • Confirm Sikes's license is active and unrestricted with the North Carolina 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 Sikes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?

Melissa Sikes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1992800148) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.

How experienced is Melissa Sikes, NP?

Melissa Sikes, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lincolnton has about 8 years. There are 53 nurse practitioners in Lincolnton, including 25 with a nurse practitioner focus.

Where is Melissa Sikes, NP located?

Melissa Sikes, NP practices at Sikes Nurse Practitioner, 447 MCALISTER RD, STE 3500, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Phone: (980) 212-6230.

Verify License & Discipline

License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Sikes's current standing at the source:

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Quick Facts

Focus
Nurse Practitioner
Credential
NP
Gender
Female
NPI Since
09/13/2006

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