Shirley Chavez, NP
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
Chavez Nurse Practitioner
1184712812Is Shirley Chavez, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shirley Chavez, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Santa Cruz, CA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 12 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 Chavez's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a ob/gyn nurse practitioner?
OB/GYN NPs provide obstetric and gynecologic care, including prenatal visits and reproductive health.
When to see one: For pregnancy care and reproductive health.
More about obstetrics & gynecology nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz has 125 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
12
Avg in Santa Cruz
125
Nurse Practitioners in Santa Cruz
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Chavez's license is active and unrestricted with the California 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 Shirley Chavez, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shirley Chavez, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1184712812) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Shirley Chavez, NP?
Shirley Chavez, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Santa Cruz has about 12 years. There are 125 nurse practitioners in Santa Cruz.
Where is Shirley Chavez, NP located?
Shirley Chavez, NP practices at Chavez Nurse Practitioner, 1119 PACIFIC AVE, SUITE 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone: (831) 426-5550.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Chavez's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/10/2006