Vanessa Akers, NP
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Akers Nurse Practitioner
1154844835Is Vanessa Akers, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Vanessa Akers, NP has a trust score of 71/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Lexington. With 9 years of practice (below the area average of 10), 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 Akers's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a gerontology nurse practitioner?
Gerontology NPs specialize in the health of older adults, managing complex and chronic conditions of aging.
When to see one: For comprehensive care tailored to older adults.
More about gerontology nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Lexington, KY
Lexington has 1371 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 15 focused on gerontology nurse practitioner. Kentucky nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
9
Years practicing
10
Avg in Lexington
1371
Nurse Practitioners in Lexington
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Akers's license is active and unrestricted with the Kentucky 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 Vanessa Akers, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Vanessa Akers, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1154844835) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Vanessa Akers, NP?
Vanessa Akers, NP has approximately 9 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Lexington has about 10 years. There are 1371 nurse practitioners in Lexington, including 15 with a gerontology nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Vanessa Akers, NP located?
Vanessa Akers, NP practices at Akers Nurse Practitioner, 160 N EAGLE CREEK DR STE 420, Lexington, KY 40509. Phone: (888) 349-1116.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Akers's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 07/25/2017