Vivian Kaufman, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kaufman Nurse Practitioner
1023723764Is Vivian Kaufman, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Vivian Kaufman, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Paducah. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 3 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 Kaufman'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
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Paducah, KY
Paducah has 295 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 18 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Kentucky nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
10
Avg in Paducah
295
Nurse Practitioners in Paducah
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Kaufman's license is active and unrestricted with the Kentucky 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 Vivian Kaufman, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Vivian Kaufman, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1023723764) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Vivian Kaufman, NP?
Vivian Kaufman, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Paducah has about 10 years. There are 295 nurse practitioners in Paducah, including 18 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Vivian Kaufman, NP located?
Vivian Kaufman, NP practices at Kaufman Nurse Practitioner, 3160 PARISA DR STE 190, Paducah, KY 42003. Phone: (270) 557-7932.
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 Kentucky Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Kaufman'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
- 01/17/2023