Penny Matthews, NP
Matthews Nurse Practitioner
1629486923Is Penny Matthews, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Penny Matthews, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Shelbyville. With 12 years of practice (above the local average of 11), 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 Matthews'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 Shelbyville, TN
Shelbyville has 41 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 5 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
12
Years practicing
11
Avg in Shelbyville
41
Nurse Practitioners in Shelbyville
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Matthews'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 Penny Matthews, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Penny Matthews, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1629486923) 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 Penny Matthews, NP?
Penny Matthews, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Shelbyville has about 11 years. There are 41 nurse practitioners in Shelbyville, including 5 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Penny Matthews, NP located?
Penny Matthews, NP practices at Matthews Nurse Practitioner, 883 UNION ST, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Phone: (931) 685-1145.
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 Matthews'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
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/30/2014