Paul Dobbs, NP
Dobbs Nurse Practitioner
1518439462Is Paul Dobbs, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Paul Dobbs, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Fort Smith. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Dobbs'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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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith has 245 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 44 focused on nurse practitioner. Arkansas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
9
Avg in Fort Smith
245
Nurse Practitioners in Fort Smith
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Dobbs's license is active and unrestricted with the Arkansas 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 Paul Dobbs, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Paul Dobbs, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1518439462) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Paul Dobbs, NP?
Paul Dobbs, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Fort Smith has about 9 years. There are 245 nurse practitioners in Fort Smith, including 44 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Paul Dobbs, NP located?
Paul Dobbs, NP practices at Dobbs Nurse Practitioner, 5700 PHOENIX PL, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Phone: (794) 441-2601.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Dobbs'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 12/17/2018