Saba Farooq, NP
Farooq Nurse Practitioner
1649142506Is Saba Farooq, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Saba Farooq, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Des Plaines. 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 Farooq'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 Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines has 93 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 7 years in practice, and 45 focused on family nurse practitioner. 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
7
Avg in Des Plaines
93
Nurse Practitioners in Des Plaines
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Farooq'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 Saba Farooq, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Saba Farooq, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1649142506) 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 Saba Farooq, NP?
Saba Farooq, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Des Plaines has about 7 years. There are 93 nurse practitioners in Des Plaines, including 45 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Saba Farooq, NP located?
Saba Farooq, NP practices at Farooq Nurse Practitioner, 1645 S RIVER RD, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Phone: (224) 803-2273.
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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 Farooq's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/20/2025