Stephanie Higgins, NP
Higgins Nurse Practitioner
1740067305Is Stephanie Higgins, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Stephanie Higgins, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Cortez. 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 Higgins'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 Cortez, CO
Cortez has 25 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 11 focused on family nurse practitioner. Colorado nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Colorado Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
11
Avg in Cortez
25
Nurse Practitioners in Cortez
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Higgins's license is active and unrestricted with the Colorado 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 Higgins, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Stephanie Higgins, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1740067305) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Colorado Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Stephanie Higgins, NP?
Stephanie Higgins, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Cortez has about 11 years. There are 25 nurse practitioners in Cortez, including 11 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Stephanie Higgins, NP located?
Stephanie Higgins, NP practices at Higgins Nurse Practitioner, 691 E EMPIRE ST, Cortez, CO 81321. Phone: (970) 565-7946.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Colorado Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Higgins's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/08/2023