Tara Benko, NP
Benko Nurse Practitioner
1538785688Is Tara Benko, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Tara Benko, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Altoona. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Benko'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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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Altoona, PA
Altoona has 120 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 25 focused on nurse practitioner. Pennsylvania nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
9
Avg in Altoona
120
Nurse Practitioners in Altoona
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Benko's license is active and unrestricted with the Pennsylvania 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 Tara Benko, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Tara Benko, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1538785688) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Tara Benko, NP?
Tara Benko, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Altoona has about 9 years. There are 120 nurse practitioners in Altoona, including 25 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Tara Benko, NP located?
Tara Benko, NP practices at Benko Nurse Practitioner, 1414 9TH AVE, Altoona, PA 16602. Phone: (814) 949-7602.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Benko's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/24/2020