Shea Ruff, NP
Ruff Nurse Practitioner
1114752847Is Shea Ruff, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shea Ruff, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Newton. 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 Ruff'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 Newton, NC
Newton has 54 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 16 focused on family nurse practitioner. North Carolina nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
10
Avg in Newton
54
Nurse Practitioners in Newton
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ruff's license is active and unrestricted with the North Carolina 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 Shea Ruff, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shea Ruff, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1114752847) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shea Ruff, NP?
Shea Ruff, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Newton has about 10 years. There are 54 nurse practitioners in Newton, including 16 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shea Ruff, NP located?
Shea Ruff, NP practices at Ruff Nurse Practitioner, 3975 ROBINSON RD, Newton, NC 28658. Phone: (828) 466-0466.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Ruff's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/03/2024