Ryan Houghtalen, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Houghtalen Nurse Practitioner
1164919940Is Ryan Houghtalen, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Ryan Houghtalen, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Rochester. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 12), 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 Houghtalen'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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Nurse practitioners in Rochester, NY
Rochester has 2075 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 184 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. New York nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New York State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
8
Years practicing
12
Avg in Rochester
2075
Nurse Practitioners in Rochester
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Houghtalen's license is active and unrestricted with the New York 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 Ryan Houghtalen, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Ryan Houghtalen, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1164919940) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Ryan Houghtalen, NP?
Ryan Houghtalen, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Rochester has about 12 years. There are 2075 nurse practitioners in Rochester, including 184 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Ryan Houghtalen, NP located?
Ryan Houghtalen, NP practices at Houghtalen Nurse Practitioner, 224 ALEXANDER ST, Rochester, NY 14607. Phone: (585) 922-7770.
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 New York State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Houghtalen'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
- Male
- NPI Since
- 04/17/2018