Summary

Dana Carns, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner at UT Health East Texas Physicians in Chandler. “I believe patient care requires five characteristics: compassion, confidence, competence, conscience and commitment,” she said. “With my 20 years of experience in healthcare, I have a valuable knowledge base and competence to offer my patients.” She demonstrates compassion by treating each patient like a loved one. “It is my commitment to each patient to remain open minded and listen earnestly to provide the best choice for their health,” she said. Dana first got into healthcare after her grandfather was diagnosed with cancer, and she was touched to see the relationship between the patient and provider. She has experience working in a trauma ICU and this is where she developed a love for orthopedics and individualized care. Her hobbies include cookie decoration, interior design, traveling to new places and learning about new cultures.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

UT Health East Texas Physicians- Family Medicine and Pediatrics

125 State Highway 31 EChandler, TX 75758
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dana Carns

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dana Carns has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dana Carns has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

Dana Carns holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

NPI Number

Dana Carns' NPI number is 1033865852.

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Dana Carns's office is located at 125 State Highway 31 E, Chandler, TX, 75758.
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Dana Carns speaks English.

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