Paxton Mccarthy, NP
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Mccarthy Nurse Practitioner
1487351607Is Paxton Mccarthy, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Paxton Mccarthy, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Des Moines. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Mccarthy's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a women's health nurse practitioner?
Women's health NPs provide reproductive and gynecologic care, wellness exams, and pregnancy-related care.
When to see one: For gynecologic care, contraception, and women's wellness.
More about women's health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has 520 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 15 focused on women's health nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Des Moines
520
Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Mccarthy's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Paxton Mccarthy, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Paxton Mccarthy, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1487351607) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Paxton Mccarthy, NP?
Paxton Mccarthy, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Des Moines has about 10 years. There are 520 nurse practitioners in Des Moines, including 15 with a women's health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Paxton Mccarthy, NP located?
Paxton Mccarthy, NP practices at Mccarthy Nurse Practitioner, 3500 2ND AVE STE 1, Des Moines, IA 50313. Phone: (515) 349-0750.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Mccarthy'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
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 02/08/2023