559 Nurse Practitioners Found in Bakersfield, CA

We found 559 Nurse Practitioners available in Bakersfield, CA with an average 4 stars across 119 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 302 Nurse Practitioners listed are accepting new patients and 228 accept Medicare.

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Rika Win Kemp

Nurse Practitioner
2 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Los Altos, CA
Rika Win, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner who embraces the biopsychosocial model of care with a strong focus on integrative, root-cause–based treatment. View Profile

Shanna James

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Redlands, CA
Shanna James is a Board-Certified Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at C&C Center for Healing in Redlands, CA, dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate mental health care across the lifespan. View Profile

Rosa Guillen, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
1 year exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Santa Ana, CA
Rosa Guillen, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Calm Space NP Psychiatry. View Profile

Holly Jacobson, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Moorpark, CA
Hello! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. View Profile

Yves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN

Family Medicine
Staff was courteous
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SUWANEE, GA
"The warmest and nicest provider I have ever known. He really does care about his patients and asks me questions about my mom who is also his patient." View Profile

Ijeoma Mbadugha, PMHNP

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Hermosa Beach, CA
IJEOMA MBADUGHA is a BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERHer interest in helping the medically underserved arose decades before COVID-19, however, the pandemic was a large catalyst in her focus shift to the mentally-disadvantaged population. View Profile

Veronica Kamau, PMHNP-BC, DNP

Psychiatry
6 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Elk Grove, CA
Veronca Kamau, PMHNP-BC, DNP is a compassionate mental heath professional who embodies the skills of listening, understanding, and empowering patients. View Profile

Gretchen Debbie Genato, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Long Beach, CA
Gretchen Genato, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a double board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a clear mission: to care for the people who are always “on”—the working professionals, night-shift nurses, students balancing two jobs, and parents running on empty. View Profile

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Stacy Lyons, PMHNP, LPC

Psychiatry
Gave an accurate diagnosis
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Beverly Hills, CA
"Stacey was fantastic, and I’m very optimistic about my psych care going forward with her." View Profile

Deborah L. Mcdowell, NP

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA1.7 mi
"Both my husband and I see Mrs McDowell. And hopefully my 24 year son will soon be as well." View Profile

Kristin R. Brown, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA7.4 mi
"Kristin is a great listener, knowledgeable, and takes her time in making sure that my issues are properly addressed." View Profile

Bhupinder Kaur, NP

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA5.9 mi
"Bhupinder Kaur NP is an MVP of the team." View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Bambie Ann Ortega, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
Had a good bedside manner
6 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Los Altos, CA
"I've had such a positive experience. She's incredibly compassionate. I felt supported and understood." View Profile

Shanekwah Melville, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Family Medicine
Saw me in a timely manner
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Houston, TX
"Beautiful inside and out, I really love working with her. She is the nicest and most loving person I have ever known and she always asks about my mom and remembers my history." View Profile

Yves Chery, CT, ASCP, APRN, BSN, MSN

Family Medicine
Flexible scheduling
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SUWANEE, GA
"The warmest and nicest provider I have ever known. He really does care about his patients and asks me questions about my mom who is also his patient." View Profile

Shannon Lee Pereira, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP, CANP

Psychiatry
Gave an accurate diagnosis
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Sun City Center, FL
Shannon Pereira, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a passion for providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. View Profile

Dr. Vanesa Francis Ramos Cheng, MD

Family Medicine
Bakersfield, CA0.3 mi
Dr. Vanesa Francis Ramos Cheng, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Las Vegas, NV and Las Vegas, NV(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Leilani Agudo Capote

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.8 mi
Leilani Agudo Capote is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Holly Jacobson, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Moorpark, CA
Hello! I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice. View Profile

Desanne Gonsalves

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Beverly Hills, CA
Desanne Gonsalves, PA-C, is a California-licensed psychiatric provider specializing in evidence-based medication management for adult patients. View Profile

Arthur Roehr, PMHNP-BC, DNP

Psychiatry
10 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Los Angeles, CA
Arthur Roehr, DNP, PMHNP-BCMeet Arthur, a highly qualified professional with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree in Psychiatric Mental Health from the University of San Diego. View Profile

Catarina Fleury, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Monrovia, CA
Catarina Fleury, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is the Owner, Founder, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Minervapsych, which she created to provide the best care and education for her patients. View Profile

Ijeoma Mbadugha, PMHNP

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Hermosa Beach, CA
IJEOMA MBADUGHA is a BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERHer interest in helping the medically underserved arose decades before COVID-19, however, the pandemic was a large catalyst in her focus shift to the mentally-disadvantaged population. View Profile

Gretchen Debbie Genato, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Long Beach, CA
Gretchen Genato, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is a double board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a clear mission: to care for the people who are always “on”—the working professionals, night-shift nurses, students balancing two jobs, and parents running on empty. View Profile

Rosa Guillen, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
1 year exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Santa Ana, CA
Rosa Guillen, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Calm Space NP Psychiatry. View Profile

Shanna James

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Redlands, CA
Shanna James is a Board-Certified Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at C&C Center for Healing in Redlands, CA, dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate mental health care across the lifespan. View Profile

Shadette Soriano, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
SAN DIEGO, CA
Shadette Soriano is a licensed, board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in San Diego, CA. View Profile

Rika Win Kemp

Nurse Practitioner
2 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Los Altos, CA
Rika Win, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner who embraces the biopsychosocial model of care with a strong focus on integrative, root-cause–based treatment. View Profile

Ekene Ezenwaka, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner
4 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Elk Grove, CA
Meet Ekene Ezenwaka, PMHNP-BC: Your Partner in Mental Wellness at SoundMind Psychiatry & WellnessEkene Ezenwaka, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to empowering individuals of all ages to navigate life's emotional and psychological challenges. View Profile

Veronica Kamau, PMHNP-BC, DNP

Psychiatry
6 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Elk Grove, CA
Veronca Kamau, PMHNP-BC, DNP is a compassionate mental heath professional who embodies the skills of listening, understanding, and empowering patients. View Profile

Brandie Smalley, PMHNP

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
San Francisco, CA
Brandie Smalley, PMHNP, is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adults. View Profile

Jennifer Recker, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Chicago, IL
Jennifer Recker, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner whose clinical experience ranges from rural outreach in South America and underserved U.S. View Profile

Ashika Rachel Thanju

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA1.7 mi
"Again I had a wonderful experience. I felt heard and cared about." View Profile

Mae Carmela Yap Altavas

Rheumatology
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.2 mi
Mae Carmela Yap Altavas is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Las Vegas, NV and San Francisco, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Alexandra C L Dzikowski

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA2.8 mi
"Although the wait time was long, Miss Dzikowski did a great job and made me forget about how long I waited." View Profile

Kehinde Temilola Adedayo

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.3 mi
Kehinde Temilola Adedayo is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Dallas, TX and LEWISVILLE, TX(and 18 other locations). View Profile

I Shebna Nwayobuije Osanmoh

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA1.3 mi
I Shebna Nwayobuije Osanmoh is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Sacramento, CA and San Antonio, TX(and 16 other locations). View Profile

Charissa G. Bacena-Miano, FNP

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.7 mi
Charissa G. Bacena-Miano, FNP is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Dr. Zaydee Mercado, DNP

Other
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.9 mi
Dr. Zaydee Mercado, DNP is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Bakersfield, CA. View Profile

Dr. Quyen Hoang Nguyen

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA5.9 mi
"My provider was very patient caring and listen to my needs she help me with my needs for my visit" View Profile

Dr. Rajwinder Kaur Bajwa, MD

Family Medicine
Bakersfield, CA0.4 mi
"Health Care Provider Bajwa is so professional, yet overly caring, and so helpful, takes her time with each patient." View Profile

Janine Bourelle

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.8 mi
"Very confident with Dr Bourelles treatment and diagnosis of my ailments. Always patient and never expedites my appointment time. Feel that Dr Bourelle explains in detail with me." View Profile

Tara Nicole Valenzuela

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
BAKERSFIELD, CA1.0 mi
"I’ve been seeing my psychiatrist, Dr. Valenzuela, for a few years now, and I honestly can’t express how much she has helped me." View Profile

Elmas Orhan

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA3.4 mi
"Her expertise in her field was evident from our very first interaction." View Profile

Shannon Pierce

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.2 mi
"Thoroughness took they time to explain findings and worked with me on decision making." View Profile

Dr. Anne Bernadette Graham

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
BAKERSFIELD, CA1.3 mi
"She takes the time to listen, answers my questions, and makes me feel comfortable. You can tell she truly cares about her patients in the way she treats me." View Profile

Stacie Christine Sands

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA1.7 mi
"It's always a joy to be treated by Stacie. She always has a cheerful attitude and listens to my concerns." View Profile

Komalpreet Kaur Singh

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA2.0 mi
"NCE XPLANS CARES" View Profile

Rocio Amalia Diaz

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA2.1 mi
"She is great" View Profile

Balwinder Kaur Dhillon

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA2.3 mi
"Is the nurse practitioner she's always been fundamentally important and always helped all my needs and always been there I would give her a five star rating she's exceptionally caring wonderful and as a nurse practitioner I would give her an absolute rating of wonderfulness she's been my primary for at least a year so she's exceptionally well good beside manner always caring always thorough so she thumbs up in my book" View Profile

Joy Nneka Iwuchukwu

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.3 mi
Joy Nneka Iwuchukwu is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine. View Profile

Tessa Kay Gill

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.3 mi
Tessa Kay Gill is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Torrance, CA. View Profile

Janessa Romero

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.3 mi
Janessa Romero is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Their specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Jennifer Marie Killebrew

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.3 mi
Jennifer Marie Killebrew is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine. View Profile

Cecilia Dumlao Lazaga

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.4 mi
Cecilia Dumlao Lazaga is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA. View Profile

Rebecca Jessica Delatorre

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.4 mi
Rebecca Jessica Delatorre is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Bakersfield, CA. View Profile

Dr. Patricia Katherine Hall

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.4 mi
Dr. Patricia Katherine Hall is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Their specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Johanna Lizette Trujillo

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Johanna Lizette Trujillo is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in BAKERSFIELD, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Laura Ellen Levingston

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Laura Ellen Levingston is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and San Luis Obispo, CA. View Profile

Shivani Makan

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Shivani Makan is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine. View Profile

Andrea Seantrice Bagsby

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Andrea Seantrice Bagsby is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Aileen Chan Neequaye

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Aileen Chan Neequaye is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine. View Profile

Kent Simmons

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Kent Simmons is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA. His specialties include Nurse Practitioner, Preventative Medicine. View Profile

Amanda Monique Sanchez

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Amanda Monique Sanchez is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with another office in Bakersfield, CA. Her specialties include Nurse Practitioner. View Profile

Kyle Joseph Henry

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Kyle Joseph Henry is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Santa Clarita, CA and Bakersfield, CA. View Profile

Emmanuel Sanchez Cardenas

Nurse Practitioner
Accepting New Patients
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Emmanuel Sanchez Cardenas is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in Bakersfield, CA and Tehachapi, CA. View Profile

Jonica Lynn Goetsch Stingl

Nurse Practitioner
Bakersfield, CA0.5 mi
Jonica Lynn Goetsch Stingl is a health care provider primarily located in Bakersfield, CA, with other offices in KAHULUI, HI and Bakersfield, CA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

What is a Nurse Practitioner and How Can They Help You?

A nurse practitioner delivers advanced nursing care including diagnosis, treatment, and medication prescribing. NPs work autonomously or collaboratively with physicians to provide primary and specialty healthcare services.

Nurse practitioners earn a BSN degree, obtain RN licensure, then complete an MSN or DNP program with population-specific focus such as family practice, adult-gerontology, pediatrics, or psychiatric care.

A Nurse Practitioner's practice responsibilities include:

  • Provides comprehensive patient care across specific population groups
  • Performs health evaluations, orders diagnostic investigations, creates management plans, delivers patient education
  • Manages acute conditions, chronic disease states including diabetes and hypertension, preventive services, and health maintenance
  • Uses clinical practice guidelines including medication prescribing, therapeutic procedures, and health promotion
  • Also recognized as: advanced practice nurse, APRN, primary care NP, family NP

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Nurse Practitioner in Bakersfield who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Nurse Practitioners providing telehealth services in Bakersfield. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Nurse Practitioners, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Nurse Practitioner in Bakersfield?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Bakersfield. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Bakersfield. This helps you find a Nurse Practitioner that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield without calling?
Search for Nurse Practitioners who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Nurse Practitioner in Bakersfield with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Nurse Practitioners in Bakersfield. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Nurse Practitioner in Bakersfield?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Nurse Practitioner.
How can I locate a Nurse Practitioner in Bakersfield who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Nurse Practitioners. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Nurse Practitioner in Bakersfield who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Nurse Practitioners practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Nurse Practitioners who work there.

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