Robert Rutherford, NP
Rutherford Nurse Practitioner
1427461755Is Robert Rutherford, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Robert Rutherford, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Kingsport. With 12 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 Rutherford's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Kingsport, TN
Kingsport has 324 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 212 focused on family 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
10
Avg in Kingsport
324
Nurse Practitioners in Kingsport
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Rutherford'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 Robert Rutherford, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Robert Rutherford, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1427461755) 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 Robert Rutherford, NP?
Robert Rutherford, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Kingsport has about 10 years. There are 324 nurse practitioners in Kingsport, including 212 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Robert Rutherford, NP located?
Robert Rutherford, NP practices at Rutherford Nurse Practitioner, 105 W STONE DR STE 1F, Kingsport, TN 37660. Phone: (423) 230-2420.
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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 Rutherford's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 06/04/2014