Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Onyekwelu Nurse Practitioner
1083285845Is Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Austin. With 5 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 Onyekwelu'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
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Austin, TX
Austin has 1981 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 282 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Texas nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Texas Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
9
Avg in Austin
1981
Nurse Practitioners in Austin
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Onyekwelu's license is active and unrestricted with the Texas 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 Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1083285845) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Texas Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP?
Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Austin has about 9 years. There are 1981 nurse practitioners in Austin, including 282 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP located?
Uzoejinwa Onyekwelu, NP practices at Onyekwelu Nurse Practitioner, 5900 BALCONES DR STE 4913, Austin, TX 78731. Phone: (346) 219-1708.
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 Texas Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Onyekwelu'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
- 07/02/2021