Sarah Malatesta, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Malatesta Nurse Practitioner
1043044977Is Sarah Malatesta, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Sarah Malatesta, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Bel Air. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Malatesta'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
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bel Air, MD
Bel Air has 200 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 26 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
8
Avg in Bel Air
200
Nurse Practitioners in Bel Air
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Malatesta's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland 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 Sarah Malatesta, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Sarah Malatesta, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1043044977) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Sarah Malatesta, NP?
Sarah Malatesta, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bel Air has about 8 years. There are 200 nurse practitioners in Bel Air, including 26 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Sarah Malatesta, NP located?
Sarah Malatesta, NP practices at Malatesta Nurse Practitioner, 4C NORTH AVE, Bel Air, MD 21014. Phone: (410) 449-4955.
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 Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Malatesta'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
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/02/2024