Summer Helms, NP
Helms Nurse Practitioner
1487098380Is Summer Helms, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Summer Helms, NP has a trust score of 79/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Anniston. With 13 years of practice (above the local average of 9), they have solid experience.
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 Helms's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Anniston, AL
Anniston has 114 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 24 focused on nurse practitioner. Alabama nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Alabama Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
13
Years practicing
9
Avg in Anniston
114
Nurse Practitioners in Anniston
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Helms's license is active and unrestricted with the Alabama 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 Summer Helms, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Summer Helms, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1487098380) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alabama Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Summer Helms, NP?
Summer Helms, NP has approximately 13 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Anniston has about 9 years. There are 114 nurse practitioners in Anniston, including 24 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Summer Helms, NP located?
Summer Helms, NP practices at Helms Nurse Practitioner, 1700 CHRISTINE AVE STE 100, Anniston, AL 36207. Phone: (256) 238-1154.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alabama Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Helms'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 04/22/2013