Stephanie Higa, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Higa Nurse Practitioner
1316405004Is Stephanie Higa, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Stephanie Higa, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Hilo. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 11), 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 Higa's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Hilo, HI
Hilo has 68 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 2 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Hawaii nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Hawaii Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
11
Avg in Hilo
68
Nurse Practitioners in Hilo
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Higa's license is active and unrestricted with the Hawaii 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 Stephanie Higa, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Stephanie Higa, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1316405004) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Hawaii Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Stephanie Higa, NP?
Stephanie Higa, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Hilo has about 11 years. There are 68 nurse practitioners in Hilo, including 2 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Stephanie Higa, NP located?
Stephanie Higa, NP practices at Higa Nurse Practitioner, HI DPS-HAWAII COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER, 60 PNAHELE STREET, Hilo, HI 96720. Phone: (808) 933-0488.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Hawaii Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Higa'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/12/2019