Tessy Vallikalam, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Vallikalam Nurse Practitioner
1699568071Is Tessy Vallikalam, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Tessy Vallikalam, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Morton Grove. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 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 Vallikalam'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 Morton Grove, IL
Morton Grove has 32 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 3 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
1
Years practicing
8
Avg in Morton Grove
32
Nurse Practitioners in Morton Grove
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Vallikalam'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 Tessy Vallikalam, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Tessy Vallikalam, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1699568071) 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 Tessy Vallikalam, NP?
Tessy Vallikalam, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Morton Grove has about 8 years. There are 32 nurse practitioners in Morton Grove, including 3 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Tessy Vallikalam, NP located?
Tessy Vallikalam, NP practices at Vallikalam Nurse Practitioner, 9503 SAYRE AVE, Morton Grove, IL 60053. Phone: (847) 722-7569.
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 Vallikalam'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
- 05/27/2025