Shelley Tantau, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tantau Nurse Practitioner
1457719304Is Shelley Tantau, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shelley Tantau, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Vashon. With 10 years of practice (near the local average of 14), 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 Tantau'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
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Vashon, WA
Vashon has 16 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 14 years in practice. Washington nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose public record covers license status, discipline, legal actions.
Peer Comparison
10
Years practicing
14
Avg in Vashon
16
Nurse Practitioners in Vashon
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Tantau's license is active and unrestricted with the Washington 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 Shelley Tantau, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shelley Tantau, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1457719304) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shelley Tantau, NP?
Shelley Tantau, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Vashon has about 14 years. There are 16 nurse practitioners in Vashon.
Where is Shelley Tantau, NP located?
Shelley Tantau, NP practices at Tantau Nurse Practitioner, 9426 SW 268TH ST, Vashon, WA 98070. Phone: (707) 758-7700.
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 Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Tantau'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
- 02/07/2016