Nearby Cities

Cameron Park (23.35 mi)
Elk Grove (24.72 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

95682 (2) (22.42 mi)
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  • Jeffrey Henefeld 100 Points

    Jeffrey Henefeld

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 23.35 mi
    3427 Robin Ln
    Ste 100
    Cameron Park, CA 95682
  • Julie Amoruso 150 Points

    Julie Amoruso

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    8220 Wymark Dr
    Ste 200
    Elk Grove, CA 95757
  • Joel Mariano 150 Points

    Joel Mariano

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    8220 Wymark Dr
    Ste 200
    Elk Grove, CA 95757
  • Joaquin Roces 150 Points

    Joaquin Roces

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    8220 Wymark Dr
    Ste 200
    Elk Grove, CA 95757
  • Rose Celan, NP 110 Points

    Rose Celan, NP

    Mercy Medical Group - Big Horn, Primary and Specialty Care
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    9394 Big Horn Blvd
    Elk Grove, CA 95758
  • Vi Dam-Pearson 50 Points

    Vi Dam-Pearson

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    9394 Big Horn Blvd
    Elk Grove, CA 95758
  • Joel Mariano 50 Points

    Joel Mariano

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    9394 Big Horn Blvd
    Elk Grove, CA 95758
  • Emily Sankus 50 Points

    Emily Sankus

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 24.72 mi
    8220 Wymark Dr
    Ste 200
    Elk Grove, CA 95757
  • Phoebe Foo, NP

    Phoebe Foo, NP

    Distance: 24.72 mi
    9394 Big Horn Blvd
    Elk Grove, CA 95758
  • Dina Medeiros 150 Points

    Dina Medeiros

    Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group - Hawks Flight
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    1264 Hawks Flight Ct
    Ste 100
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  • Teresa Cuthbertson 150 Points

    Teresa Cuthbertson

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 25.71 mi
    1264 Hawks Flight Ct
    Suite 100
    El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  • Andrew Allen 50 Points

    Andrew Allen

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Sequoia
    Distance: 26.96 mi
    3400 Data Dr
    Attn Credentialing/Payer Enrollment
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  • Yolanda Apedaile 50 Points

    Yolanda Apedaile

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.96 mi
    2200 Sunrise Blvd
    Ste 250
    Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
  • Devin Harris 150 Points

    Devin Harris

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Faith Lehman 150 Points

    Faith Lehman

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Ann Nguyen 150 Points

    Ann Nguyen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Michael Outslay 150 Points

    Michael Outslay

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1730 Prairie City Rd
    Ste 120
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Chidinma Ukah 150 Points

    Chidinma Ukah

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1650 Creekside Dr
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Eleanor Vierra 150 Points

    Eleanor Vierra

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1580 Creekside Dr
    Ste 250
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Patricia Wallrich 150 Points

    Patricia Wallrich

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1650 Creekside Dr
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Sherell Abriam 50 Points

    Sherell Abriam

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Cathleen Encarnacion 50 Points

    Cathleen Encarnacion

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Joyce Mancini 50 Points

    Joyce Mancini

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1561 Creekside Dr
    Ste 170
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Dina Medeiros 50 Points

    Dina Medeiros

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Claire Nazareno

    Claire Nazareno

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 27.34 mi
    1700 Prairie City Rd
    Folsom, CA 95630
  • Lisa Adamek 150 Points

    Lisa Adamek

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Jennifer Allen 150 Points

    Jennifer Allen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    6620 Coyle Ave
    Ste 301
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Kimberly Beatty 150 Points

    Kimberly Beatty

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Mary Coverdell 150 Points

    Mary Coverdell

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 29.27 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608

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A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

Nurse Practitioners can carry out some of the same duties as a physician and can also be a patient's primary care giver. The Nurse Practitioner focuses on treating illnesses and conditions as well as educating patients on health, self-care, and treatment options.

Education and training: To become a Nurse Practitioner, an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science is required. The associate degree takes 2 to 3 years and the bachelor's degree takes 4 to 5 years. Then, he or she must take additional training to specialize in certain medical fields. Once the education is finished, the student must be licensed by the state.


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A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

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