Nurse Practitioner
101,065 Nurse Practitioner providers across the U.S.
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice clinicians who examine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe across primary care and specialties alike. In many practices they're your main provider, often with more availability than physicians. Carenary lists 101,065 nurse practitioners nationwide; browse by city to find one near you.
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
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How to choose a Nurse Practitioner
- Verify the NPIEvery listing shows a National Provider Identifier you can confirm on the official CMS registry.
- Check they're accepting patientsCall ahead to confirm availability and whether they take new patients.
- Confirm insuranceAsk whether they're in-network for your plan before you schedule.
- Consider location & hoursUse the map and address on each profile to find a convenient option.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Nurse Practitioner do?
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the United States?
Carenary lists 101,065 Nurse Practitioner providers nationwide, sourced from the official CMS NPPES NPI Registry. You can browse them by state and city to find one near you.
How do I verify a Nurse Practitioner's credentials?
Every listing on Carenary includes the provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) from the official CMS registry. Confirm any provider's record at the NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov), and verify state licensure with the relevant licensing board before scheduling care.
Does Carenary show Nurse Practitioner ratings or reviews?
No. Carenary is a free directory built on official government data and does not host patient reviews or star ratings. We focus on accurate, verifiable contact and credential information so you can reach providers directly.