Shandra Starnes Russell, NP
Starnes Russell Nurse Practitioner
1740618511Is Shandra Starnes Russell, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shandra Starnes Russell, NP has a trust score of 79/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bessemer. With 13 years of practice (above the local average of 9), 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 Starnes Russell'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer has 67 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 8 focused on acute care nurse practitioner. Alabama nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Alabama Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
13
Years practicing
9
Avg in Bessemer
67
Nurse Practitioners in Bessemer
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Starnes Russell's license is active and unrestricted with the Alabama 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 Shandra Starnes Russell, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shandra Starnes Russell, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1740618511) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alabama Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shandra Starnes Russell, NP?
Shandra Starnes Russell, NP has approximately 13 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bessemer has about 9 years. There are 67 nurse practitioners in Bessemer, including 8 with a acute care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shandra Starnes Russell, NP located?
Shandra Starnes Russell, NP practices at Starnes Russell Nurse Practitioner, 5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, Bessemer, AL 35022. Phone: (205) 481-7000.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alabama Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Starnes Russell's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/14/2013