Shelby Dougherty, NP
Dougherty Nurse Practitioner
1780195479Is Shelby Dougherty, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shelby Dougherty, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Des Moines. With 9 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 Dougherty's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has 520 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 149 focused on nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
10
Avg in Des Moines
520
Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Dougherty's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Shelby Dougherty, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shelby Dougherty, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1780195479) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shelby Dougherty, NP?
Shelby Dougherty, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Des Moines has about 10 years. There are 520 nurse practitioners in Des Moines, including 149 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shelby Dougherty, NP located?
Shelby Dougherty, NP practices at Dougherty Nurse Practitioner, 1221 PLEASANT ST STE 100, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (515) 282-2921.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Dougherty'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/20/2017