Shirley Evers-Manly, PhD, RN, FAAN
Natchez, MS
Black nurse practitioners (NPs): primary, mental health, and specialty care. NPs often have shorter waits and full prescriptive authority in most states.
1 provider found
Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated May 2026
1 provider found
Natchez, MS
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Our directory is growing. In the meantime, the options below can connect you with care from verified Black nurse practitioners regardless of where you live.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are master's- or doctoral-prepared advanced practice nurses who diagnose, treat, and prescribe. In most states they practice independently. For Black patients, NPs often offer shorter wait times than physicians and more appointment availability. About 7 percent of U.S. NPs are Black (AANP, 2023), higher representation than most physician specialties.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black Nps in Natchez, MS. You can filter by telehealth, insurance accepted, and whether the Np is accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black Nps serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Yes. Many Black Nps offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their Np often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Many Black Nps listed in this directory accept major insurance plans and some accept Medicaid or Medicare. Use the insurance and Medicaid filters on this page to narrow your search. Contact the provider directly to confirm your specific plan is accepted before scheduling.
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