Vanessa Ohakam, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Ohakam Nurse Practitioner
1992352231Is Vanessa Ohakam, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Vanessa Ohakam, NP has a trust score of 67/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bowie. With 7 years of practice (below the area average of 8), 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 Ohakam's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a primary care nurse practitioner?
Primary care NPs deliver first-contact, continuous, and comprehensive general health care.
When to see one: For general primary care and preventive health.
More about primary care nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Bowie, MD
Bowie has 200 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 12 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
7
Years practicing
8
Avg in Bowie
200
Nurse Practitioners in Bowie
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ohakam's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland 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 Ohakam, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Vanessa Ohakam, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1992352231) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Vanessa Ohakam, NP?
Vanessa Ohakam, NP has approximately 7 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bowie has about 8 years. There are 200 nurse practitioners in Bowie, including 12 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Vanessa Ohakam, NP located?
Vanessa Ohakam, NP practices at Ohakam Nurse Practitioner, 4201 NORTHVIEW DR, Bowie, MD 20716. Phone: (202) 681-9661.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Ohakam'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
- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 08/21/2019