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Scott A Cavinder, DNP, ACNS-BC

Scott A Cavinder, DNP, ACNS-BC

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Crown Point

12750 Saint Francis Drive
Crown Point, IN 46307

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Sunday
Open 24 hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Franciscan Health Crown Point

About Me

Education

Nursing School:
Georgetown University School of Nursing Studies

Nursing School:
Governors State University

Nursing School:
Marymount University School of Nursing

Nursing School:
Valparaiso University

Board Certifications

American Association of Critical Care Nurses

American Nurses Credentialing Center

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 IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(36 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.

25 Reviews

02/18/2026

Extremely knowledgeable. Very friendly and caring. He went out of his way to ensure all my questions were answered.

02/16/2026

Very pleasant and personable. Asked how I was overall.

02/02/2026

He is very skillful doing his job and a good personality

01/05/2026

He listened to me and answered my questions and concerns involving my surgery. He also explained what will happen after the surgery. My husband and I were very pleased with meeting him today

12/17/2025

Excellent work they the do.

12/12/2025

I'VE CALLED SCOTT MAMY TIMES HE ALWAYS RETURNED AND ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS GREAT PERSON

11/24/2025

One of my favorite cardiologist

11/18/2025

Scott visited me daily while I was in the hospital. He listened to my heartbeat and lungs, discussed details of my care. He answered my questions regarding my new medications.

11/06/2025

Knowledgeable, down to earth, easy to talk to.

10/28/2025

Scott took great care in addressing all of our questions and made suggestions to help with sleep issues and would care. He showed and explained test results and was quite informative regarding said items. He offered his services for any future issues, questions, or leave paperwork.

10/27/2025

Scott spent time making sure that I understood his recommendations for medications and ongoing procedures.

10/03/2025

Super nice and patient and answered all our questions

10/01/2025

Very good listener. Genuine concern for my distress. Offered solutions.

09/09/2025

Excellent job, and put up with me!!!!

09/08/2025

Friendly and takes time with you, doesn't rush through your appointment, Willing to explain everything to make sure to answer any questions.

09/07/2025

Scott is very pleasant! Willingly listen to all my concerns and explained all my concerns patiently!!

07/07/2025

He was very patient and thorough. Took his time, explained and answered all our questions.

06/25/2025

Well aware of my condition, answered all my questions and explained all follow procedures.

06/09/2025

Explained everything all around good person to deal with

06/02/2025

Very knowledgeable, took time to answer questions I had

05/30/2025

Scott is very personable and seeks to help the patient through the process of healing. Also, on short notice he accommodated a patient’s need. This extends to the entire staff. Great experience overall.

05/24/2025

He is personable and knowledgeable about his field. He makes sure any of our questions/concerns are addressed.

05/10/2025

Very good doctor

04/30/2025

Very knowledgeable and informative. Easy to talk with and understand.

04/07/2025

Always professional. Takes the time to explain what is being done. Very easy to talk to.
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