18 Results forNurse Practitioners near Taos, NM
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a healthcare provider who practices a mix of nursing and medicine, often in collaboration with a doctor. An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced education, training and skills in preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. While NPs can work in any area of medicine, they often work in pediatrics, geriatrics, family medicine, and internal medicine.
NPs practice in different ways in different states, settings and specialties. They work in doctor’s offices, schools, clinics, hospitals, and community health settings. Some NPs run their own private practices, but many work as part of a group practice or a hospital or clinic healthcare team. Like all healthcare providers, NPs consult with doctors and other providers as appropriate.
In general, an NP:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Provides routine and preventive healthcare services including immunizations, sports and school physicals, pelvic exams, birth control counseling, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
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Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, and depression
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Screens for cancer including Pap tests and skin and thyroid exams
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Performs minor procedures including removing foreign objects and stitching cuts
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Works closely with doctors and other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive optimal, seamless healthcare
NPs may also be known by the following names: nurse practitioner-certified (NP-C) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
There are 18 specialists practicing Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) in Taos, NM with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars.
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Ruthie Guzman, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1331 Gusdorf RdTaos, NM 875712.8 miles awayMarcia Beatty, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1399 Weimer Rd Ste 5775Taos, NM 875713.0 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1331 Maestas RdTaos, NM 875713.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Pamela Yven, CFNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1399 Weimer Rd Ste 200Taos, NM 875712.5 miles awayMelissa Tingue, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste CTaos, NM 875710.8 miles awayMary Harrison
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)330 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste CTaos, NM 875710.8 miles awayCourtney Carabajal, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)413 Sipapu St # 69526952Taos, NM 875711.1 miles awayJudith Lockwood, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)330 Unit C Pasel Del Pueblo # SurTaos, NM 875711.2 miles awayLisa Bushnell, CFNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste DTaos, NM 875711.6 miles awaySandra Whitney, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1331 Gusdorf RdTaos, NM 875712.8 miles awayLinda Friedman, CNM
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1329 Gusdorf RdTaos, NM 875712.8 miles awayKoryn Michaud, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1329 Gusdorf RdTaos, NM 875712.8 miles awayDavid Raskin
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1399 Weimer Rd Ste 5775Taos, NM 875713.0 miles awayDouglas Kast, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1397 Weimer RdTaos, NM 875713.1 miles awayCarolyn Holloway-Ball, CNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1397 Weimer RdTaos, NM 875713.1 miles awayMichelle Lovell, AGNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1397 Weimer RdTaos, NM 875713.1 miles awayDiane Ford, CNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1397 Weimer RdTaos, NM 875713.1 miles awayJudy Sutton, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)137 Earthship WayTres Piedras, NM 875778.3 miles away