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Black & African American NPs in New York

4 providers across New York

Maintained by the Black Health editorial team · Updated July 2026

Cities in NY with Black Nurse Practitioner providers

Bronx 1 BROOKLYN 1 NEW YORK 1 Queens 1

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.

Common NP specialties

  • FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner): primary care across ages
  • PMHNP: psychiatric mental health (med management)
  • WHNP: women's health
  • PNP: pediatric primary care
  • AGNP: adult-gerontology
  • NNP: neonatal intensive care

When to book

  • Establishing primary care
  • Needing a psychiatric medication consult with shorter wait than psychiatry
  • Well-woman visits
  • Pediatric primary care

Advocacy prompts

  • How do you coordinate with physicians for complex cases?
  • What's your approach to preventive care and screenings?
  • Are you accepting new patients, and what's the next-appointment wait?

4 providers found

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a Black NP in New York?

Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse verified Black NPs in New York. 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.

Are there virtual or telehealth Black NPs serving New York?

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.

Why does seeing a Black NP matter?

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.

What should I ask a NP before working with them?

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.

Do Black NPs in New York accept insurance or Medicaid?

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.

Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?

Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same verified providers on this page.