Rita Patel, NP
Patel Nurse Practitioner
1821683384Is Rita Patel, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Rita Patel, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in La Jolla. With 5 years of practice (below the area average of 10), 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 Patel's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a acute care nurse practitioner?
Acute care NPs manage complex, acutely ill patients, often in hospitals and specialty settings.
When to see one: Typically in hospital or specialty inpatient settings.
More about acute care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in La Jolla, CA
La Jolla has 269 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 16 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
10
Avg in La Jolla
269
Nurse Practitioners in La Jolla
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Patel's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Patel, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Rita Patel, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1821683384) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Rita Patel, NP?
Rita Patel, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in La Jolla has about 10 years. There are 269 nurse practitioners in La Jolla, including 16 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Rita Patel, NP located?
Rita Patel, NP practices at Patel Nurse Practitioner, 9898 GENESEE AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: (858) 824-5363.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Patel's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/06/2021