Norma Ruiz, NP
Ruiz Nurse Practitioner
1619865573Is Norma Ruiz, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Norma Ruiz, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Santa Maria. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Ruiz'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.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria has 95 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 21 focused on nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Santa Maria
95
Nurse Practitioners in Santa Maria
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ruiz's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Norma Ruiz, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Norma Ruiz, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1619865573) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Norma Ruiz, NP?
Norma Ruiz, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Maria has about 10 years. There are 95 nurse practitioners in Santa Maria, including 21 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Norma Ruiz, NP located?
Norma Ruiz, NP practices at Ruiz Nurse Practitioner, 316 S STRATFORD AVE STE B, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Phone: (805) 332-8446.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Ruiz's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/27/2025