Tonya Smith, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Smith Nurse Practitioner
1013791151Is Tonya Smith, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Tonya Smith, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Palmetto. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Smith'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 Palmetto, FL
Palmetto has 40 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 7 years in practice. Florida nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Florida Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, discipline.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
7
Avg in Palmetto
40
Nurse Practitioners in Palmetto
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Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Smith's license is active and unrestricted with the Florida 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 Tonya Smith, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Tonya Smith, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1013791151) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Florida Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Tonya Smith, NP?
Tonya Smith, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Palmetto has about 7 years. There are 40 nurse practitioners in Palmetto.
Where is Tonya Smith, NP located?
Tonya Smith, NP practices at Smith Nurse Practitioner, 3806 WAYFARER WAY, Palmetto, FL 34221. Phone: (941) 737-8515.
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 Florida Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, discipline. Check Smith'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
- 08/21/2023