Wafa Nachifa, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Nachifa Nurse Practitioner
1043911639Is Wafa Nachifa, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Wafa Nachifa, NP has a trust score of 54/100 — below average for Ellicott City. 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 Nachifa'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 Ellicott City, MD
Ellicott City has 87 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 8 years in practice, and 22 focused on psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. Maryland nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
3
Years practicing
8
Avg in Ellicott City
87
Nurse Practitioners in Ellicott City
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Nachifa's license is active and unrestricted with the Maryland 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 Wafa Nachifa, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Wafa Nachifa, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1043911639) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Maryland Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Wafa Nachifa, NP?
Wafa Nachifa, NP has approximately 3 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Ellicott City has about 8 years. There are 87 nurse practitioners in Ellicott City, including 22 with a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Wafa Nachifa, NP located?
Wafa Nachifa, NP practices at Nachifa Nurse Practitioner, 7668 BLUEBERRY HILL LN, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Phone: (240) 517-1179.
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 Maryland Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Nachifa'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
- 03/13/2023