Virginia Walker, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walker Nurse Practitioner
1609326594Is Virginia Walker, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Virginia Walker, NP has a trust score of 73/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Anchorage. With 10 years of practice (near the local average of 13), they have solid experience.
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 Walker'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
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage has 558 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 13 years in practice, and 80 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Alaska nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Alaska Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
10
Years practicing
13
Avg in Anchorage
558
Nurse Practitioners in Anchorage
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Walker's license is active and unrestricted with the Alaska 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 Virginia Walker, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Virginia Walker, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1609326594) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Alaska Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Virginia Walker, NP?
Virginia Walker, NP has approximately 10 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Anchorage has about 13 years. There are 558 nurse practitioners in Anchorage, including 80 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Virginia Walker, NP located?
Virginia Walker, NP practices at Walker Nurse Practitioner, 3211 PROVIDENCE DRIVE RH STE 116, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE STUDENT HEALTH & COUNCEL, Anchorage, AK 99508. Phone: (907) 786-4040.
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 Alaska Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Walker'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
- 10/04/2016