Patsy Gafford, NP
Gafford Nurse Practitioner
1841180221Is Patsy Gafford, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Patsy Gafford, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Shreveport. 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 Gafford's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a school nurse practitioner?
School NPs provide health care to students in educational settings.
When to see one: For student health services in schools.
More about school nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport has 531 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice. Louisiana nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Shreveport
531
Nurse Practitioners in Shreveport
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Gafford's license is active and unrestricted with the Louisiana 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 Patsy Gafford, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Patsy Gafford, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1841180221) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Patsy Gafford, NP?
Patsy Gafford, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Shreveport has about 10 years. There are 531 nurse practitioners in Shreveport.
Where is Patsy Gafford, NP located?
Patsy Gafford, NP practices at Gafford Nurse Practitioner, 1800 LINE AVE, Shreveport, LA 71101. Phone: (318) 677-3100.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Gafford's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- School Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/07/2025