Palak Shah, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Shah Nurse Practitioner
1407728280Is Palak Shah, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Palak Shah, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Edison. 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 Shah's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Edison, NJ
Edison has 144 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 6 years in practice, and 10 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. New Jersey nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
6
Avg in Edison
144
Nurse Practitioners in Edison
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Shah's license is active and unrestricted with the New Jersey 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 Palak Shah, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Palak Shah, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1407728280) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Jersey Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Palak Shah, NP?
Palak Shah, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Edison has about 6 years. There are 144 nurse practitioners in Edison, including 10 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Palak Shah, NP located?
Palak Shah, NP practices at Shah Nurse Practitioner, 17 COLTON RD, Edison, NJ 08817. Phone: (201) 232-1535.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Shah's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/22/2025