Jean Marie DeCavitch, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

219-374-5970

Languages Spoken

English

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5 out of 5 (302 ratings)

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Franciscan Physician Network Cedar Lake Health Center

6831 West 133rd Avenue
Cedar Lake, IN 46303

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Monday

8:00am - 6:30pm

Tuesday

8:00am - 6:30pm

Wednesday

8:00am - 6:30pm

Thursday

8:00am - 6:30pm

Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Franciscan Physician Network Cedar Lake Health Center

219-374-5970 View Details

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Purdue University Northwest (FKA PU Calumet)

Nursing School:
Purdue Counseling & Psychological Systems

Undergraduate:
Purdue University Northwest (FKA PU Calumet)

Board Certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

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Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem HIP
Anthem Medicaid
BCBS IL
CareSource
Cofinity
Community Health Alliance
Corvel
Department of Labor
Devoted Health
Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.

Healthcare Finest Network

Humana

Lutheran Preferred

Managed Health Services

Managed Health Services MarketPlace

Medicaid IN

Medicare IN

Medicare Rail Road

MultiPlan/PHCS

Preferred Network Access

Sagamore

SIHO

Tricare/Humana Military

United Health Care

United Health Care Medicaid

Procedures Performed

Annual Physicals
Chronic Disease Management
Family Medicine
Health Screenings
Immunizations
Medicare Wellness Exams
Medication Management
Pap Test / Cervical Cancer Screening
Referrals To Specialists
Same Day Sick Appointments
Treatment of minor injuries
Weight Management

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(302 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

206 Reviews

05/15/2026

She is nice always cares about my health and wellbeing

05/14/2026

Very attentive. Listens well. Answers all questions.

05/08/2026

She is great! Very attentive to any needs.

05/07/2026

Caring, responsive to my suggestions.

05/07/2026

She so wonderful!! She listens to what you have to say and really cares about your health!!

05/07/2026

I love that Jean is not an alarmist and takes a very practical and holistic approach to medicine.

05/07/2026

Cares for patience

05/07/2026

Jean is an excellent NP. She takes her time and listens to patients and is very thorough and responsive with how she treats issues.

05/02/2026

Listens and always takes care of my health concerns

04/30/2026

She the best !!

04/28/2026

Listens to me. Answer my questions.

04/28/2026

They care about my health

04/28/2026

Jean will listen and explain

04/24/2026

She cares for her patience very professional and takes care of her patient's needs, awesome personality and she makes you feel at home part of the family.

04/23/2026

She is very knowledgeable and cares about her patients

04/22/2026

Jean's clear communication and thoughtful approach to my care have given me a great deal of confidence and comfort. Jean takes the time to listen, explain and ensure that I feel informed about my health.

04/20/2026

Jean is very good and knowledgeable

04/20/2026

This office is so friendly & caring. NP Jean is amazing & really listens to her patients. Highly recommend!

04/19/2026

Finally a Dr that takes some time with their patients and listen to them Care compassion and empathy were present during my visit Something that needs to be found again throughout the Franciscan network from hospital employees to the primary care physicians It seems that I have found the right office to care for and treat me!

04/17/2026

She listened to me and helps me understand what's wrong.

04/16/2026

She always finds the problem and is excellent I would not go to any other physician.

04/14/2026

Very Knowledgeable efficient & nice addresses all issues as needed.

04/14/2026

Confident that they would receive excellent care.

04/13/2026

Great professional advice. Listens to patients. Cares for their proper care

04/09/2026

Excellent care

04/09/2026

Very nice very professional 😁

04/04/2026

She is the greatest person to ever have as my primary caregiver

04/03/2026

Easy to talk too addressed all my concerns. The whole process was smooth and easy. I received all the proper paperwork and instructions for my upcoming tests

04/02/2026

She is a special person and she is so kind!

03/30/2026

Love her!

03/27/2026

Very personable and engaging. I always appreciated her insights to help me.

03/26/2026

very caring

03/26/2026

100% trust in Jean

03/18/2026

I am so happy for the treatment I have been given. Jean is the best. I am so glad she was recommended. Thank you

03/18/2026

Jean goes above and beyond for her patients! She is more than a 10. She has compassion and true concern for your issues and she will do whatever it takes to help you figure it out. She gives you comfort and reassurance. She will definitely spend the time you need with her. She’s the absolute best!! I couldn’t ask for anymore out of a provider. Thanks for all you do Jean. You have also comforted my family through some tough times.

03/17/2026

She is amazing extremely easy to talk to she tells it how it is and doesn't to I've u any useless info I can only hope she will b my forever doctor thank u very much

03/09/2026

She listened to my questions and gave me experienced answers

03/04/2026

She does her job very well She takes good care of me Explains every question so I understand Professional and thoughtful Amazing person

02/27/2026

Jean is always kind, understanding and reassuring. I came in with several issues and questions. Jean answered all of them and the appointment didn't feel rushed.

02/26/2026

Very professional

02/25/2026

She does a fantastic job

02/24/2026

She approached my concerns with interest

02/22/2026

She was kind thorough and very helpful. Great listener

02/19/2026

She is great. Does not rush listens to you attentively. Awesome experience.😀😀😀😀

02/18/2026

Always very professional

02/18/2026

Knows what she is doing

02/17/2026

Very friendly, she's very professional, smart and cares for her patients.

02/17/2026

Great doctor who is easy to talk to.

02/16/2026

She is competent, caring, takes the necessary time ti address my needs

02/16/2026

Listens and easy to talk too

02/16/2026

Outstanding care from Jean. She always makes me feel welcome and at ease.

02/11/2026

I am extremely likely to recommend Jean. Jean took time to learn who I was she listened to what I had to say and was genuinely interested. Jean also talked about herself which showed me she wanted to let me know that we are both people and that I can trust her. That's means the world to me.

02/09/2026

Jean’s bedside manner is second to none. She is patient, kind, takes her time, and speaks to you in layman’s terms so that you are able to completely understand what is being said!

02/08/2026

Very caring

02/06/2026

Extensive background in healthcare is evident. Is kind, compassionate, friendly.

02/06/2026

Easy to talk to

02/05/2026

Jean shows interest in any questions I have and she makes sure to resolve my concerns. She knows me and I trust her.

02/03/2026

i already have recommended her yesterday.

02/02/2026

She is an excellent pt, listens to her patients and always continues to work through problems until results and resolution happen

01/31/2026

Compassionate and thoughtful care.

01/30/2026

She is the best

01/30/2026

Knowledgeable, friendly, efficient and caring

01/29/2026

She is thorough and knows how to treat my symptoms and listenso

01/28/2026

As Described Above Jean Decavitch, NP Has Been Treating My Family and Myself For Years With Respect, Understanding, Knowledgeable, and Never Feeling Like We Have Been Rushed Through Our Visit! Jean Decavitch, NP Is Excellent With Follow Up Advice On Any Concerns My Family and I May Have After Visits.

01/28/2026

She is the best

01/26/2026

Jean listens to my concerns and takes them seriously. I feel comfortable talking to her.

01/22/2026

Takes time to talk with me.

01/19/2026

Same as above. She is relatable, kind and non-judgmental. She made me feel a part of my treatment plan and not just a patient. What a blessing!

01/16/2026

She's caring and answers all my questions. She analizes what you need.

01/15/2026

Knowledgeable, listens to me.

01/15/2026

Jean has seen me through many years of managing my health concerns. She has always been easy to talk to and always interested in what’s going on me. I know that I can depend on her!😁

01/14/2026

Jean goes above and beyond trying to help and has empathy and patience

01/14/2026

Jean truly cares and it’s not just a job she treats you as a person and human being.

01/12/2026

She is a great Dr

01/09/2026

Very professional and answers all questions.

01/08/2026

Jean is always pleasant and listens to your concerns

01/08/2026

Very knowledgeable and professional

01/08/2026

Excellent care.

01/05/2026

Very good doctor. Listens to your needs and wants. No complaints.

01/03/2026

Friendly, knowledgeable, talks to your level

12/29/2025

Jean was very welcoming and kind. She took her time and reviewed my chart thoroughly as I am a new patient in her office.

12/25/2025

she listens

12/23/2025

jean is always very thorough in my care and a very valuable asset to your organization.

12/23/2025

She explains your issues so you understand, and she fixes the problem.

12/22/2025

She always has time to talk to you, answer all questions, and be kind to you. I really like going to her and being her patient!

12/20/2025

I have already recommended Jean DeCavitch to my sister who relocated from Pennsylvania. I appreciate and admire Jean's approach to my healthcare.

12/19/2025

Listens to concerns and addresses the concerns

12/19/2025

Very knowledgeable, professional, listens to your concerns, helpful, and very nice and caring.

12/17/2025

She knows and always heals my health and any issues, patient and informative all around the best care a physician I have ever had. She is great

12/15/2025

She’s tough… lol

12/15/2025

Helpful and friendly

12/15/2025

Even though she is slammed with many patients per day , if you have a question or problem she will take all the time she needs to answer your questions.

12/11/2025

She is caring and understanding of your concerns.

12/11/2025

She’s always friendly and concerned and very knowledgeable

12/09/2025

She really listens and cares

12/08/2025

Easy to Talk to. Quick and efficient.

12/07/2025

Awesome

12/07/2025

She is a amazing health care provider.

12/06/2025

Listens to my complaints and we work on them together

12/06/2025

she's great

12/04/2025

She always listens and has always put my care as a patient as a top priority. I know when I come here I always receive the best care from her.

12/04/2025

Very caring, always listens to my concerns and helps me keep up to date with all my medical needs

12/03/2025

She is attentive and gives you options.

11/25/2025

I would absolutely recommend Jean she's very caring and takes the time to hear and understand your concerns, and address each one . She's awsome!

11/25/2025

She down to earth person

11/20/2025

I saw Jean DeCavitch and she is a caring and knowledgeable person. She really listened to what I was saying. I would highly recommend her!

11/20/2025

She’s great!

11/20/2025

She listens and will do what it takes to get you better and if she can't she'll send you to the right people

11/18/2025

a very kind and competent doctor. helpful and she listens to the patient giving him all the time required.

11/18/2025

She goes above and beyond as a primary care physician. She listens to all concerns and helps figure out the best solution. She also has an amazing bedside manner and is very professional.

11/15/2025

Love how easy going and relatable NP DeCavitch is!

11/14/2025

Jean obviously takes pride in her position, and cares for her patients. It shows.

11/10/2025

liked the way she took time and listened to my concerns

11/10/2025

Awesome NP

11/10/2025

Jean is an outstanding physician and has the respect of her peers. She has an excellent bedside manner, and I feel calm when I’m in her care. She didn’t treat me like just another patient and I appreciate that.

11/08/2025

Very nice and thoughtful about my concerns

11/06/2025

She is awesome. always there for you helping in any way she can.

11/06/2025

She really cares about her patients

11/06/2025

Love her

11/03/2025

I can only give a 10, but Dr. Jean is worth more than that. She really takes her time, waits for answers, ask me questions, lets me speak and doesn't cut me off or dismissive my thoughts. Dr. Jean, that is what all my friends call her, always has a smile, when you can tell that she is tired and is always calm. She easily relates to you that she actually cares about you. AND, wait for it....Dr. Jean looks at you the entire time of the visit. So glad I found her. She is in office with Dr. Carlson, in Cedar Lake. I live in Highland and this is very much, worth the ride.

11/01/2025

She listens well and and I feel she really cares

10/31/2025

She seemed very nice and had time for questions, if I needed something answered

10/30/2025

She's Awesome! listens to all your problems and needs, friendly, and explains everything very thoroughly. Highly recommend her to anyone.

10/30/2025

Very nice and caring

10/28/2025

jean is the best

10/28/2025

Very personable and professional

10/28/2025

She’s considerate, understanding, pleasant

10/28/2025

She knowledgeable, talks and understands and truly cares and wants to help, I am so glad she is my doctor and would not want to go elsewhere.

10/24/2025

She is a fantastic NP. Jean treats you like a friend and not a patient. She listens and does her best to assist with the situation/illness, etc.

10/24/2025

She's the best!

10/24/2025

Very Thorough and informative.

10/22/2025

Very concerning about patient

10/16/2025

She obviously cares about her patients unlike the crown point hospital staff

10/16/2025

She does a wonderful job

10/16/2025

Very polite and very caring!

10/15/2025

Jean is very professional and gives 100% of her time to you. Courteous, professional and makes you feel comfortable to talk about my concerns.

10/11/2025

Jean is very professional and a very good caretaker. And I have always been treated well at Doctor Carlson's office.

09/30/2025

She is awesome

09/29/2025

Jean is a very nice person and very easy to talk to

09/26/2025

Jean is the best. Our whole family uses her. We love her sincere and compassionate care. She goes the extra mile to make life as easy as possible during an illness and difficult times. Jean is committed to her patients and continually returns messages and calls. She has an awesome staff.

09/24/2025

She knows everything and stays on top of my health and listens

09/20/2025

The Best

09/19/2025

attentive, caring, thorough

09/19/2025

Jean is thorough and easy to talk to

09/18/2025

Great bedside manner! Very personable!

09/18/2025

Jean is very caring & concerned about your health has a person.

09/18/2025

If I recommend doctors I would recommend her.

09/17/2025

jean is always very thorough in seeing you get the best health care possible

09/11/2025

Very caring and knowledgeable!

09/09/2025

Kind Consider it Cares She takes very good care of me My chronic conditions Every worker here is nice

09/04/2025

She's a amassing personable professional and takes the time to answer my questions.

08/30/2025

Jean has assisted me reach my health goals as I’ve aged

08/28/2025

She is very caring. She takes the time with me and I’m much appreciate that.

08/26/2025

I have already recommended her to my family and friends. Most of my family have started to go to her.

08/25/2025

Because she's always the same never makes you wait or rushes your visit.Your time with her feels complete.

08/22/2025

She is caring and listens.

08/21/2025

Very caring knowledgeable polite.

08/20/2025

She took her time and heard me out with all my questions and concerns she had great personal skills

08/18/2025

Very nice!

08/18/2025

She is competent, compassionate, and cordial. It's as much as one could want.

08/18/2025

Performs her job top level

08/16/2025

Very understanding and friendly

08/15/2025

She is the only doctor that I would see, she is so professional and smart, she makes you feel so much better , wish all Doctors were like Jean

08/12/2025

She listened to you when you talk about something g and she gets back to me the same say if I texted her a question

08/12/2025

She works hard to figure out my problems to help me. She's kind and caring . She listens to me, unlike alot of doctors I have seen. I had a doctor that was a lot like her, Dr. Richard Good. He retired and I went through "heck" with doctors until I found Ms Jean Decavitch NP. I like all of the employees too. All are very patient with me ... thankful ❤️

08/11/2025

She is awesome!

08/10/2025

She is thorough and always gets me better, she spends time and asks questions. The Best she is

08/06/2025

Good LPN

08/06/2025

She listens

07/24/2025

Very timely, listens well & seems to care. Has good bedside manner

07/21/2025

She is so so sweet,polite,kind, and on the spot to fix the problem. I have such faith in her.

07/17/2025

i have already recommended her many times.

07/17/2025

Jean DeCavitch truly cares about her patients.

07/17/2025

Level of care Jean DeCavitch provides at every visit

07/16/2025

Prompt, courteous and attentive.

07/11/2025

Sure know what she is doing

07/10/2025

She is thorough, listens always fixes what’s wrong

07/09/2025

Very thorough and professional

07/09/2025

She’s very engaging when she’s talking to you. She understands and very caring. She cares about what’s going on in your life you don’t see that anymore but I love her she’s been so good to me.

07/06/2025

She's absolutely the best. She hears everything you are saying.

07/02/2025

Very helpful and personable staff. I couldn't ask for anyone else for my family and myself!

07/01/2025

She actually listens to you and tries to help before throwing meds at you.

06/30/2025

She listens to your concerns without dismissing them.

06/28/2025

Very friendly, answered questions well

06/28/2025

She great and genuinely cares for her patients

06/27/2025

She is easy to talk to and takes time to answer any concerns or questions. You don’t feel rushed during your time with her. She is great!!

06/23/2025

I liked the doctor and 5 minutes from home.

06/21/2025

does not rush you, listens and caring.

06/20/2025

She's thorough and compassionate

06/20/2025

Good Doctor

06/20/2025

Jean is excellent at addressing patient needs on a timely basis.

06/20/2025

Genuinely caring doctor.

06/20/2025

Doesn’t rush, talks face to face, explains situations

06/19/2025

Very professional

06/19/2025

She listens to your needs and takes her time to be sure they are met.

06/18/2025

The services that I receive from Jean DeCavitch is excellent. She and the staff are friendly and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care. I would have no problem in recommending them to friendly and friends.

06/18/2025

She was very friendly and took the time to answer questions

06/17/2025

She's professional, thorough & has a kind heart

06/16/2025

I usually don't give recommendations, but if I di,d I feel comfortable with your staff that I have taken care of me.

06/06/2025

Professional kind caring.

06/05/2025

jean decavitch always listens to my medical needs and takes the correct action to make me well.

06/03/2025

Jean is awesome

06/03/2025

She’s amazing When I’m broken She fixes me

05/31/2025

Very much, the professional

05/28/2025

Caring, compassionate, did not hurry.

05/27/2025

Always listens and makes sure to keep me updated and informed about my health concerns

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Jean Marie DeCavitch, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

219-374-5970

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Locations

Franciscan Physician Network Cedar Lake Health Center

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Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

206 Reviews

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