Tanya Thornton, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Thornton Nurse Practitioner
1366846891Is Tanya Thornton, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Tanya Thornton, NP has a trust score of 77/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Florence. With 12 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 Thornton'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 Florence, AL
Florence has 151 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 14 focused on psychiatric/mental health 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
12
Years practicing
9
Avg in Florence
151
Nurse Practitioners in Florence
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Thornton'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 Tanya Thornton, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Tanya Thornton, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1366846891) 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 Tanya Thornton, NP?
Tanya Thornton, NP has approximately 12 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Florence has about 9 years. There are 151 nurse practitioners in Florence, including 14 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Tanya Thornton, NP located?
Tanya Thornton, NP practices at Thornton Nurse Practitioner, 635 W COLLEGE ST, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 764-3431.
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 Alabama Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Thornton'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
- 10/13/2014