Veronica Barnes, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Barnes Nurse Practitioner
1902314651Is Veronica Barnes, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Veronica Barnes, NP has a trust score of 69/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Newport News. With 8 years of practice (below the area average of 9), 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 Barnes's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a psych/mental health nurse practitioner?
Psychiatric-mental health NPs (PMHNPs) diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including medication management and therapy.
When to see one: For depression, anxiety, ADHD, or psychiatric medication management.
More about psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
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- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
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Nurse practitioners in Newport News, VA
Newport News has 329 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 9 years in practice, and 38 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Virginia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Virginia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
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Years practicing
9
Avg in Newport News
329
Nurse Practitioners in Newport News
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Before your appointment
- Confirm Barnes's license is active and unrestricted with the Virginia 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 Veronica Barnes, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Veronica Barnes, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1902314651) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Virginia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Veronica Barnes, NP?
Veronica Barnes, NP has approximately 8 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Newport News has about 9 years. There are 329 nurse practitioners in Newport News, including 38 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Veronica Barnes, NP located?
Veronica Barnes, NP practices at Barnes Nurse Practitioner, 825 DILIGENCE DR STE 206, Newport News, VA 23606. Phone: (757) 310-6900.
Related reading
Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
PMHNPs are a growing option for mental-health medication management.
Can Nurse Practitioners Prescribe Medication?
In most states NPs can prescribe, including many controlled substances.
How to Verify an NP's License
Confirming an active license and clean record is a smart first step.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Virginia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Barnes'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
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/16/2018