Shahzad Rifat, NP
Rifat Nurse Practitioner
1235504309Is Shahzad Rifat, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shahzad Rifat, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Union. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 6), 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 Rifat'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 Union, NJ
Union has 137 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 6 years in practice, and 2 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. New Jersey nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
6
Avg in Union
137
Nurse Practitioners in Union
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Rifat's license is active and unrestricted with the New Jersey 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 Shahzad Rifat, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shahzad Rifat, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1235504309) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Jersey Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shahzad Rifat, NP?
Shahzad Rifat, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Union has about 6 years. There are 137 nurse practitioners in Union, including 2 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shahzad Rifat, NP located?
Shahzad Rifat, NP practices at Rifat Nurse Practitioner, 1000 GALLOPING HILL RD STE 103, Union, NJ 07083. Phone: (908) 688-1550.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Rifat's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Male
- NPI Since
- 12/01/2015