Norma Vela, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Vela Nurse Practitioner
1568129153Is Norma Vela, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Norma Vela, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Kingsville. With 5 years of practice (below the area average of 10), they are relatively early in their career but past the initial 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 Vela'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 Kingsville, TX
Kingsville has 17 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
10
Avg in Kingsville
17
Nurse Practitioners in Kingsville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Vela'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 Norma Vela, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Norma Vela, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1568129153) 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 Norma Vela, NP?
Norma Vela, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Kingsville has about 10 years. There are 17 nurse practitioners in Kingsville.
Where is Norma Vela, NP located?
Norma Vela, NP practices at Vela Nurse Practitioner, 1621 E CORRAL AVE, Kingsville, TX 78363. Phone: (361) 777-3991.
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 Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Vela'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
- 11/18/2021