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Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP

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(Leah Carr, CRNP)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Professional interests include: dilated cardiomyopathy, fibromuscular dysplasia, athlete's heart, and more.

217 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603

(717) 544-8300

Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP is a nurse in Lancaster, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and geriatrics (elderly care). Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP is affiliated with THE HEART GROUP OF LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH and LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

217 Harrisburg Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17603

(717) 544-8300

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555 N Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

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Some issues Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated as a nurse in Lancaster, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	63
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated as a nurse in Lancaster, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	29
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	66
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated as a nurse in Lancaster, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	142
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	37
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	57
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	57
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated as a nurse in Lancaster, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	60
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	68
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	55
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated as a nurse in Lancaster, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	191
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	37
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	67
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	59
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated as a nurse in Lancaster, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	114
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP.

**Gender**
Female	66
Male	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	36
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP treated were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	60
Cancer	14
Dementia	24

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult - Gerontology) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Board certifications: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult - Gerontology) (2018)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

THE HEART GROUP OF LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH

LANCASTER GENERAL HOSPITAL

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company, PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Aetna Philly Prime, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP accepts the following insurance providers:

Group Health Plan (GHP)

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Community Care Network (CCN)

TRICARE

Coventry

Aetna HMO

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Savings Plus

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Gold

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

First Health POS

First Health HMO

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp

Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime

Aetna Advantra Credit Value

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO

Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO

Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO)

PA Health & Wellness Ambetter

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete

Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO

UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices

Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO

Aetna Advantra Value

Aetna Advantra Eagle POS

Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO

Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO

PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO

Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP

UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices)

Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO

Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO

Aetna Premier

Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO)

Keystone Health Plan East POS

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP

Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO)

Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company

PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices

Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier

Keystone Autism Services

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special

Aetna Flexible Five

Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO)

Highmark Blue Shield PPO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO

Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP)

PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP

Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP

Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe

Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier)

Aetna Premier Plus

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO

Medicare - Pennsylvania

Aetna Philly Prime

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health

Aetna Upfront Advantage

Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna Freedom Core

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO

PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP

Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO

Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Aetna Advantra Value Plus

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS

Aetna Student Health Plan PPO

Aetna PPO APCN

Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO)

Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver

Keystone Health Plan East HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Leah A. Carr, MSN, CRNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Lancaster, PA.

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General Payments

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