Valerie Defoor, NP
Defoor Nurse Practitioner
1235734344Is Valerie Defoor, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Valerie Defoor, NP has a trust score of 65/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Toccoa. With 6 years of practice (below the area average of 12), 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 Defoor'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 Toccoa, GA
Toccoa has 36 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 8 focused on nurse practitioner. Georgia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
6
Years practicing
12
Avg in Toccoa
36
Nurse Practitioners in Toccoa
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Defoor's license is active and unrestricted with the Georgia 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 Valerie Defoor, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Valerie Defoor, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1235734344) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Valerie Defoor, NP?
Valerie Defoor, NP has approximately 6 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Toccoa has about 12 years. There are 36 nurse practitioners in Toccoa, including 8 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Valerie Defoor, NP located?
Valerie Defoor, NP practices at Defoor Nurse Practitioner, 58 BIG A RD, Toccoa, GA 30577. Phone: (706) 886-6819.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Defoor'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
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 12/04/2020