Shannon Coles, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Coles Nurse Practitioner
1700551470Is Shannon Coles, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shannon Coles, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Joplin. With 5 years of practice (below the area average of 10), 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 Coles'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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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Joplin, MO
Joplin has 247 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 25 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Missouri nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Missouri State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
10
Avg in Joplin
247
Nurse Practitioners in Joplin
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Coles's license is active and unrestricted with the Missouri 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 Shannon Coles, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shannon Coles, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1700551470) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Missouri State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shannon Coles, NP?
Shannon Coles, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Joplin has about 10 years. There are 247 nurse practitioners in Joplin, including 25 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shannon Coles, NP located?
Shannon Coles, NP practices at Coles Nurse Practitioner, 100 MERCY WAY, Joplin, MO 64804. Phone: (865) 539-8040.
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 Missouri State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Coles'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
- 08/13/2021