Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP
Sheppard Asbury Nurse Practitioner
1538539663Is Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Athens. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 10), they have solid experience.
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 Sheppard Asbury'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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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Athens, TN
Athens has 46 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 7 focused on nurse practitioner. Tennessee nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Athens
46
Nurse Practitioners in Athens
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Sheppard Asbury's license is active and unrestricted with the Tennessee 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 Sheppard Asbury, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1538539663) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP?
Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Athens has about 10 years. There are 46 nurse practitioners in Athens, including 7 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP located?
Patricia Sheppard Asbury, NP practices at Sheppard Asbury Nurse Practitioner, 111 EPPERSON ST, Athens, TN 37303. Phone: (423) 745-5955.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Sheppard Asbury's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/01/2015