Valerie Folkens, NP
Folkens Nurse Practitioner
1689953879Is Valerie Folkens, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Valerie Folkens, NP has a trust score of 83/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Sioux Falls, SD. With 15 years of practice (above the local average of 9), they have solid experience.
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 Folkens'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 Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls has 707 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 237 focused on nurse practitioner. South Dakota nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
15
Years practicing
9
Avg in Sioux Falls
707
Nurse Practitioners in Sioux Falls
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Folkens's license is active and unrestricted with the South Dakota 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 Folkens, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Valerie Folkens, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1689953879) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the South Dakota Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Valerie Folkens, NP?
Valerie Folkens, NP has approximately 15 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Sioux Falls has about 9 years. There are 707 nurse practitioners in Sioux Falls, including 237 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Valerie Folkens, NP located?
Valerie Folkens, NP practices at Folkens Nurse Practitioner, 1210 W 18TH ST, STE 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Phone: (605) 328-8130.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the South Dakota Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Folkens'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
- 08/05/2011