Rachel Giffhorn, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Giffhorn Nurse Practitioner
1013720077Is Rachel Giffhorn, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Rachel Giffhorn, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Highland. 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 Giffhorn's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Highland, IL
Highland has 20 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
9
Avg in Highland
20
Nurse Practitioners in Highland
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Giffhorn's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Rachel Giffhorn, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Rachel Giffhorn, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1013720077) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Rachel Giffhorn, NP?
Rachel Giffhorn, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Highland has about 9 years. There are 20 nurse practitioners in Highland.
Where is Rachel Giffhorn, NP located?
Rachel Giffhorn, NP practices at Giffhorn Nurse Practitioner, 12860 TROXLER AVE, Highland, IL 62249. Phone: (618) 651-2810.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Giffhorn'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/31/2025