Nkechi Onwuche, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Onwuche Nurse Practitioner
1326409988Is Nkechi Onwuche, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Nkechi Onwuche, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Washington. With 10 years of practice (near the local average of 10), they have solid experience.
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 Onwuche'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 Washington, DC
Washington has 1738 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 202 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. District of Columbia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the DC Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
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Nurse Practitioners in Washington
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Onwuche's license is active and unrestricted with the District of Columbia 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 Nkechi Onwuche, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Nkechi Onwuche, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1326409988) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the DC Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Nkechi Onwuche, NP?
Nkechi Onwuche, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Washington has about 10 years. There are 1738 nurse practitioners in Washington, including 202 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Nkechi Onwuche, NP located?
Nkechi Onwuche, NP practices at Onwuche Nurse Practitioner, 702 15TH ST NE, Washington, DC 20002. Phone: (202) 388-8500.
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 DC Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Onwuche'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
- 03/10/2016