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Dekey Tenpa, CRNP

About Me

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

After experiencing an injury as a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle in my early 20s, I was really touched by the care I received in the healthcare setting. I was especially moved by the nurses who helped me, and it inspired me to go into the field of healthcare.


What I want my patients to know about me:

I’ve been in the field of nursing since 2005, specializing in critically ill medical-surgical and neurological patients. I'm originally from York County and feel privileged to serve in the community where I grew up.


What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

When I'm not seeing patients, I really enjoy the chance to spend time with my family. We love watching movies, especially sci-fi and suspense films, and I love to read and listen to music (people are sometimes surprised by my musical tastes). Our two dogs (Benny and Archie) and rescue cat (Juna) add warmth and silliness to our household.


Clinical Interests

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Adult Neuro/Stroke
  • Brain Tumors Malignant& Benign
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

  • AANP - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Education & Credentials

  • Post Graduate Education: The University of Pennsylvania | Adult Gerontology Acute Care
  • Graduate School: York College of Pennsylvania
  • Undergraduate Education: York College of Pennsylvania

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

  • WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amerihealth Caritas PA
  • Capital BlueCross
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Medicare Advantage
  • Gateway Highmark Wholecare
  • Geisinger
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • HPP/Jefferson Health Plan
  • InterGroup/Prime Health Services
  • John Hopkins Health Care
  • PA Health & Wellness (Centene)
  • PA Medical Assistance
  • PA Medicare
  • Preferred Health Care
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • WellSpan Health Plans

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