Melody Caranto, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Caranto Nurse Practitioner
1609957265Is Melody Caranto, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Melody Caranto, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Houston, TX. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 9 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 Caranto's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a adult health nurse practitioner?
Adult health NPs focus on primary and specialty care for adolescents through older adults.
When to see one: For adult primary care and chronic-condition management.
More about adult health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Houston, TX
Houston has 5873 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 271 focused on adult health 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
20
Years practicing
9
Avg in Houston
5873
Nurse Practitioners in Houston
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Caranto'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 Melody Caranto, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Melody Caranto, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1609957265) 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 Melody Caranto, NP?
Melody Caranto, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Houston has about 9 years. There are 5873 nurse practitioners in Houston, including 271 with a adult health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Melody Caranto, NP located?
Melody Caranto, NP practices at Caranto Nurse Practitioner, 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 792-6161.
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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 Caranto'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
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/18/2006