Vanessa Penick, NP
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Penick Nurse Practitioner
1255212171Is Vanessa Penick, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Vanessa Penick, NP has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Des Moines. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 years of practice, they are early in their career.
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 Penick'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 Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has 520 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 6 focused on primary care nurse practitioner. Iowa nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, board actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
10
Avg in Des Moines
520
Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Penick's license is active and unrestricted with the Iowa 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 Penick, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Vanessa Penick, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1255212171) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Vanessa Penick, NP?
Vanessa Penick, NP has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Des Moines has about 10 years. There are 520 nurse practitioners in Des Moines, including 6 with a primary care nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Vanessa Penick, NP located?
Vanessa Penick, NP practices at Penick Nurse Practitioner, 1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone: (515) 247-3057.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Iowa Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, board actions. Check Penick'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
- 09/09/2025