Teresa Ritter, NP
Ritter Nurse Practitioner
1235159484Is Teresa Ritter, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Teresa Ritter, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Tacoma, WA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 11 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 Ritter's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma has 781 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 11 years in practice, and 283 focused on family nurse practitioner. Washington nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose public record covers license status, discipline, legal actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
11
Avg in Tacoma
781
Nurse Practitioners in Tacoma
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ritter's license is active and unrestricted with the Washington 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 Teresa Ritter, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Teresa Ritter, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1235159484) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Teresa Ritter, NP?
Teresa Ritter, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Tacoma has about 11 years. There are 781 nurse practitioners in Tacoma, including 283 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Teresa Ritter, NP located?
Teresa Ritter, NP practices at Ritter Nurse Practitioner, 6901 6TH AVE STE 5, Tacoma, WA 98406. Phone: (253) 600-2435.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, whose official record verifies license status, discipline, legal actions. Check Ritter's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/20/2006