Stephen Karuga, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Karuga Nurse Practitioner
1831605658Is Stephen Karuga, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Stephen Karuga, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Tucson. With 9 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 Karuga'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Tucson, AZ
Tucson has 1729 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 213 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Arizona nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
11
Avg in Tucson
1729
Nurse Practitioners in Tucson
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Karuga's license is active and unrestricted with the Arizona 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 Stephen Karuga, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Stephen Karuga, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1831605658) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Arizona State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Stephen Karuga, NP?
Stephen Karuga, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Tucson has about 11 years. There are 1729 nurse practitioners in Tucson, including 213 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Stephen Karuga, NP located?
Stephen Karuga, NP practices at Karuga Nurse Practitioner, 6890 E SUNRISE DR STE 120-176, Tucson, AZ 85750. Phone: (978) 828-7627.
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 Arizona State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Karuga'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
- Male
- NPI Since
- 12/15/2017