Patricia Estes, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Estes Nurse Practitioner
1235768037Is Patricia Estes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Patricia Estes, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Louisville. With 6 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 Estes'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Louisville, KY
Louisville has 2554 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 233 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Kentucky nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
10
Avg in Louisville
2554
Nurse Practitioners in Louisville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Estes's license is active and unrestricted with the Kentucky 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 Patricia Estes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Patricia Estes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1235768037) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Patricia Estes, NP?
Patricia Estes, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Louisville has about 10 years. There are 2554 nurse practitioners in Louisville, including 233 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Patricia Estes, NP located?
Patricia Estes, NP practices at Estes Nurse Practitioner, 234 E GRAY ST STE 154, Louisville, KY 40202. Phone: (502) 629-2500.
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 Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Estes'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
- 04/03/2020