Tamika Tucker, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tucker Nurse Practitioner
1700611159Is Tamika Tucker, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Tamika Tucker, NP has a trust score of 52/100 — below average for Orland Park. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 2 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 Tucker'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
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Orland Park, IL
Orland Park has 133 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 19 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Illinois nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
2
Years practicing
9
Avg in Orland Park
133
Nurse Practitioners in Orland Park
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Tucker's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois 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 Tamika Tucker, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Tamika Tucker, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1700611159) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Tamika Tucker, NP?
Tamika Tucker, NP has approximately 2 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Orland Park has about 9 years. There are 133 nurse practitioners in Orland Park, including 19 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Tamika Tucker, NP located?
Tamika Tucker, NP practices at Tucker Nurse Practitioner, 14484 JOHN HUMPHREY DR, Orland Park, IL 60462. Phone: (708) 892-2900.
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 Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Tucker'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
- Female
- NPI Since
- 09/05/2024