Vanessa Ruggiero, NP
Ruggiero Nurse Practitioner
1659036689Is Vanessa Ruggiero, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Vanessa Ruggiero, NP has a trust score of 63/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Bethlehem. With 5 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 Ruggiero'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 Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem has 318 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 146 focused on nurse practitioner. Pennsylvania nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
5
Years practicing
10
Avg in Bethlehem
318
Nurse Practitioners in Bethlehem
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Ruggiero's license is active and unrestricted with the Pennsylvania 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 Ruggiero, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Vanessa Ruggiero, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1659036689) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Vanessa Ruggiero, NP?
Vanessa Ruggiero, NP has approximately 5 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Bethlehem has about 10 years. There are 318 nurse practitioners in Bethlehem, including 146 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Vanessa Ruggiero, NP located?
Vanessa Ruggiero, NP practices at Ruggiero Nurse Practitioner, 153 BRODHEAD RD, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Phone: (484) 426-2501.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Ruggiero's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 11/04/2021