Paige Barrera, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Barrera Nurse Practitioner
1629842414Is Paige Barrera, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Paige Barrera, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Santa Teresa. 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 Barrera'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 Santa Teresa, NM
Santa Teresa has 19 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 6 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. New Mexico nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New Mexico Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
12
Avg in Santa Teresa
19
Nurse Practitioners in Santa Teresa
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Barrera's license is active and unrestricted with the New Mexico 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 Paige Barrera, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Paige Barrera, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1629842414) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Mexico Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Paige Barrera, NP?
Paige Barrera, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Teresa has about 12 years. There are 19 nurse practitioners in Santa Teresa, including 6 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Paige Barrera, NP located?
Paige Barrera, NP practices at Barrera Nurse Practitioner, 5065 MCNUTT RD, Santa Teresa, NM 88008. Phone: (575) 589-3000.
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 New Mexico Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Barrera'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
- 11/13/2023