Peter Matranga, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Matranga Nurse Practitioner
1982186144Is Peter Matranga, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Peter Matranga, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Tacoma. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 11), 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 Matranga's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has 781 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 17 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Washington nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose public record covers license status, discipline, legal actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
11
Avg in Tacoma
781
Nurse Practitioners in Tacoma
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Matranga's license is active and unrestricted with the Washington 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 Peter Matranga, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Peter Matranga, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1982186144) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Peter Matranga, NP?
Peter Matranga, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Tacoma has about 11 years. There are 781 nurse practitioners in Tacoma, including 17 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Peter Matranga, NP located?
Peter Matranga, NP practices at Matranga Nurse Practitioner, 1112 S CUSHMAN AVE, Tacoma, WA 98405. Phone: (253) 593-2144.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Matranga'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 09/04/2018