Nurse Practitioners in Lillington, NC
Advanced-practice clinicians who diagnose, treat, and prescribe across nearly every specialty.
17 verified providers in Lillington
Finding a nurse practitioner in Lillington, NC
Lillington is the Harnett County seat and the central point of a primary-care-heavy market that stretches into Buies Creek and Anderson Creek. Central Carolina Hospital in nearby Sanford handles most inpatient care, while specialty referrals frequently run south to Fayetteville or north to the Raleigh-Cary corridor.
What does a nurse practitioner do?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with a graduate degree (MSN or DNP) and advanced clinical training. NPs diagnose conditions, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications, and manage ongoing care, working in primary care, urgent care, women's health, mental health, and most medical specialties. Many practices use NPs and physicians interchangeably for routine visits.
The scope of independent practice varies by state. In full-practice states, NPs can run their own clinics without physician supervision. In reduced-practice or restricted-practice states, they collaborate with a supervising physician under defined agreements. The [American Association of Nurse Practitioners maintains a current state-by-state map](https://www.aanp.org/advocacy/state/state-practice-environment).
When you'll typically see a nurse practitioner
NPs handle the routine and the chronic well: annual check-ups, sore throats, prescription refills, blood pressure and diabetes management, women's health visits, mental-health follow-ups, and many specialist visits. For complex or unusual presentations, NPs consult with or refer to physicians on the same care team.
If you have a strong preference about whether your provider is a physician or NP, you can usually request that when you schedule. Most insurance plans cover NP visits at the same copay as a physician visit, though billing can differ behind the scenes.
Nurse Practitioners in Lillington, NC
KIMBERLY JOANNE LUSK, AGNP-C
Kimberly Joanne Lusk, AGNP-C, is a nurse practitioner providing patient care in Lillington, NC. She brings clinical expertise to her practice and is committed to supporting her patients' healthcare needs.
JULIE PAGE BURNELL
Julie Page Burnell is a Nurse Practitioner providing care in Lillington, NC. She works to support patients' health and wellness needs through direct clinical care.
VIRGINIA HUGGINS MCQUHAE, FNP-C
Virginia Huggins McQuhae is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Lillington, NC. With a focus on comprehensive family healthcare, she provides clinical care to patients across the lifespan. McQuhae holds certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C).
TELICA CHANG FONG, FNP-C
Telica Chang Fong, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive primary care services to her patients in the community.
SHELEY BUTLER ELDRIDGE, RN NPC
Sheley Butler Eldridge is a Nurse Practitioner serving patients in Lillington, NC. With credentials as an RN NPC, Eldridge brings nursing experience to comprehensive patient care.
SHELBY LOUISE TINNEY, FNP-C
Shelby Louise Tinney is a certified family nurse practitioner serving patients in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages in her community.
OLIVIA DEL VALLE, NP-C
Olivia Del Valle is a Nurse Practitioner serving patients in Lillington, NC. With her NP-C credential, she provides comprehensive primary care services to her community.
MISTY DAWN WHITE, NP
Misty Dawn White is a nurse practitioner providing care in Lillington, NC. She works with patients seeking nursing and healthcare services in her specialty practice.
MELISSA J MCLAMB, FNP
Melissa J McLamb is a Nurse Practitioner in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in her community.
MADISON JUNE DUNN SCHLIEMAN, DNP FNP-C APRN
Madison June Dunn Schlieman is a nurse practitioner providing healthcare services in Lillington, NC. With credentials as a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner, she is equipped to address a range of patient care needs.
LEETISHA LAWANA DUNIA, PMHNP-BC
Leetisha Lawana Dunia is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric and mental health care in Lillington, NC. With certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, she provides comprehensive mental health services to her patients.
KUTRENI LACHELLE CARTER, FNP-C
KUTRENI LACHELLE CARTER, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner providing primary care services in Lillington, NC. As a certified family nurse practitioner, Carter is equipped to address a range of healthcare needs for patients across different ages and backgrounds.
EMILY CATHERINE HALE, NP-BC
Emily Catherine Hale is a board-certified nurse practitioner serving patients in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive healthcare services in her nursing practice.
CYNTHIA LACHMANN JOHNSTON, FNP
Cynthia Lachmann Johnston, FNP, is a nurse practitioner providing care in Lillington, NC. She works to support her patients' health and wellness needs through her nursing practice.
CARLA HAMILTON BROWN, FNP
Carla Hamilton Brown is a Nurse Practitioner based in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive healthcare services to her patients in the area.
ASHLEY NICHOLE LONG, FNP
Ashley Nichole Long is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Lillington, NC. She provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients in her community.
ANNIE PHAN
Annie Phan is a Nurse Practitioner in Lillington, NC. She provides primary care services to patients in the area.
Frequently asked
How many nurse practitioners are listed in Lillington, NC?
Our directory currently lists 17 NPI-verified nurse practitioners in Lillington, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Is a nurse practitioner as qualified as a doctor?
NPs and physicians complete different training paths but both are licensed independent providers in many contexts. NPs have a strong evidence base for primary care, chronic-disease management, and routine acute care. Physicians have additional training depth, especially for complex diagnoses and procedures. Most practices use both, matching the provider to the visit type.
Can a nurse practitioner prescribe medication?
Yes, including controlled substances in most states (with state-specific restrictions on certain DEA schedules). NPs prescribe across the full range of conditions they treat. Your pharmacy will fill an NP prescription the same way it fills a physician prescription.
Will my insurance cover a visit with a nurse practitioner?
Yes, in nearly all cases when the NP is in-network. Coverage and copay are typically the same as for a physician visit. Confirm with your insurer if you're booking with a specific NP rather than the practice broadly.
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