Rita Dekker, NP
Dekker Nurse Practitioner
1033588629Is Rita Dekker, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Rita Dekker, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Grand Rapids. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 10), 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 Dekker'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 Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids has 903 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 307 focused on nurse practitioner. Michigan nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Michigan Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Grand Rapids
903
Nurse Practitioners in Grand Rapids
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Dekker's license is active and unrestricted with the Michigan 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 Rita Dekker, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Rita Dekker, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1033588629) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Michigan Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Rita Dekker, NP?
Rita Dekker, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Grand Rapids has about 10 years. There are 903 nurse practitioners in Grand Rapids, including 307 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Rita Dekker, NP located?
Rita Dekker, NP practices at Dekker Nurse Practitioner, 426 MICHIGAN ST NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Phone: (616) 391-2778.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Michigan Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Dekker'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
- 09/24/2015