Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363L00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Nurse Practitioners.
As of today, the following are the total number of Nurse Practitioners nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Nurse Practitioners who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Nurse Practitioners by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Nurse Practitioners dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Nurse Practitioners do?
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who provides patient care, diagnoses illnesses, manages treatment, and prescribes medications in various settings like clinics and hospitals.
After becoming a registered nurse, an NP earns a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and passes a national certification exam, enabling them to provide specialized care in areas such as family health, pediatrics, or psychiatric-mental health.
Their role often emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. While some states grant full practice authority, others require physician oversight for certain aspects of care.
Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities
- Diagnosis and Treatment: NPs assess patients, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and manage both acute and chronic illnesses.
- Medication Management: They have the authority to prescribe medications, though this may vary by state.
- Testing and Procedures: NPs can order, perform, and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, as well as perform medical procedures.
- Health Promotion: A key focus of NP practice is educating patients, families, and communities on health promotion, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Patient Advocacy: NPs act as advocates for their patients, ensuring their safety and coordinating care with other health professionals.
Nurse Practitioner Education and Licensure
- Become a Registered Nurse (RN): This requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Complete Graduate Education: Earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a specific practitioner track.
- National Certification: Pass a standardized exam to become certified by the relevant specialty nursing board.
- State Licensure: Obtain a license from the state in which you plan to practice.
Nurse Practitioner Specialties
NPs specialize by population, with common areas including:
- Women’s Health
- Adult-Gerontology (Acute or Primary Care)
- Family (Primary Care)
- Neonatal
- Pediatric (Acute or Primary Care)
- Psychiatric-Mental Health
Specialty Nurse Practitioners
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LA2100X
An Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) provides direct care to acutely ill or injured patients with sudden or complex chronic conditions, often working in hospital settings like emergency departments or intensive care units.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LA2200X
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty care to patients from adolescence through old age, managing their physical, mental, and social health needs related to the aging process.
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LC0200X
Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioners (NPs), often acting as Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNPs), are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) specializing in the care of critically ill and injured patients, primarily in intensive care units (ICUs).
Community Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LC1500X
Community Health Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and preventive healthcare to individuals, families, and communities, particularly those in underserved areas.
Family Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LF0000X
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive primary and preventative healthcare to patients of all ages, from infancy to old age.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LG0600X
Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (GNPs), also known as Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs), are advanced practice registered nurses specializing in providing healthcare to adults and older adults, with a focus on primary or acute care needs.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LN0000X
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) provide primary, acute, chronic, and critical care for infants, primarily in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), from birth to two years of age.
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LN0005X
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) are advanced practice nurses who specialize in the care of critically ill newborns, primarily in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP0200X
A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) is a specialized Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who provides comprehensive healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, from newborns to early adulthood.
Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP0222X
Critical Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP-CCs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in caring for acutely and critically ill children from birth through adulthood, often in intensive care units (ICUs), cardiac clinics, and trauma units.
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP0808X
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive mental health care, including diagnosis, therapy, medication management, and preventative services for all ages.
Perinatal Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP1700X
Perinatal Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who specialize in caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, including both healthy and high-risk pregnancies.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LP2300X
This role was created in response to a nationwide shortage of doctors. Much like doctors, nurse practitioners can examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and treat them.
School Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LS0200X
School Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who deliver a range of health services to students within school settings, focusing on common illnesses, chronic condition management, physical exams, and health education.
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LW0102X
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNPs) are advanced practice registered nurses specializing in gender-related primary and reproductive healthcare, serving women from adolescence through later life, and providing sexual health care for all genders.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LX0001X
An Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner (OB/GYN NP) is a registered nurse with advanced training who specializes in the reproductive and sexual health of women, providing care from adolescence through menopause.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LX0106X
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (OHNPs) promote and protect the health and safety of employees in the workplace by providing preventative care, assessing work-related illnesses and injuries, conducting health screenings, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.