Wow I do not know why anyone would treat you bad for making your choices for your own life...Next time ask them why they want to know... Further to be honest I love my NP more then my MD because she still takes time to listen to me. because part of her will always remember what it is like to be a nurse, the first line of defense.. What is wrong with being in a caring profession. To a nurse a patient is still a patient not an insurance claim..Sorry my gander up called the DR. office today to see if accepting new patients and I was told "depends on what insurance coverage you have"...I told them I didn't need an appointment I prefer to be a patient not a dollar sign