Shivani Makan, NP
Makan Nurse Practitioner
1538931670Is Shivani Makan, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Shivani Makan, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Bakersfield. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Makan'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 Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has 653 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 396 focused on family nurse practitioner. California nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the California Board of Registered Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
8
Avg in Bakersfield
653
Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Makan'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 Shivani Makan, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Shivani Makan, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1538931670) 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 Shivani Makan, NP?
Shivani Makan, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bakersfield has about 8 years. There are 653 nurse practitioners in Bakersfield, including 396 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Shivani Makan, NP located?
Shivani Makan, NP practices at Makan Nurse Practitioner, 4100 TRUXTUN AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Phone: (661) 632-1540.
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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 Makan's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 10/23/2023