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Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN

(688 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Professional interests include: venous disease, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), fibromuscular dysplasia, and more.

5 Plainsboro Road Medical Arts Pavilion, Suite 300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

(609) 853-7272

Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN is a nurse in Newtown, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease).

Office Locations

104 Pheasant Run Suite 128
Newtown, PA 18940

(215) 860-3344

(215) 860-8950

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2482 Pennington Road Suite 102
Pennington, NJ 08534

(609) 853-6480

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5 Plainsboro Road Medical Arts Pavilion, Suite 300
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

(609) 853-7272

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Some issues Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Newtown, PA during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

lab tests	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Newtown, PA during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

lab tests	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	73
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	165

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	57
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	54
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	266

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	54
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	217

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	14
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	50
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Newtown, PA during 2020 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	211

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Newtown, PA during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	392
lab tests	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	279

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	43
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Newtown, PA were lab tests and blood draw.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	225
lab tests	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	5
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	46
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

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

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.

Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, WellCare, CIGNA EPO, AmeriHealth, Cigna, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, Centivo EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Medicare - New Jersey and Longevity Health Plan of New Jersey.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

WellCare

CIGNA EPO

AmeriHealth

Cigna

Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO

Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO

Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe

Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier

Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Highmark Blue Shield PPO

Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO

Centivo EPO

Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO

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

Medicare - New Jersey

Longevity Health Plan of New Jersey

Ratings & Reviews

Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 688 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in Newtown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Deborah J. Bob, CRNP, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Thoratec Corporation	$1,375 MCS-Multiple Products-General $1,125	HeartMate II $250
Amgen Inc.	$14 $14

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,375
Education	$14

Biography

Ms. Deborah Bob's specialty is cardiology (heart disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: myxoma, orthostatic hypotension, and cardiac risk reduction. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Ms. Bob appears to be an in-network provider for Cigna, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Plans, and more.