Melissa Smith, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Smith Nurse Practitioner
1033813464Is Melissa Smith, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melissa Smith, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Abilene. 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 Smith's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Abilene, TX
Abilene has 254 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 3 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
9
Avg in Abilene
254
Nurse Practitioners in Abilene
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Smith's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas 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 Smith, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melissa Smith, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1033813464) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Melissa Smith, NP?
Melissa Smith, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Abilene has about 9 years. There are 254 nurse practitioners in Abilene, including 3 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melissa Smith, NP located?
Melissa Smith, NP practices at Smith Nurse Practitioner, 12071 FM 3522, Abilene, TX 79601. Phone: (806) 787-7580.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Smith'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/29/2023