April K. Watkins
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 600, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

April K. Watkins is an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP), board-certified in adult health. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from The University of Texas at Austin, where her research focused on atrial fibrillation and the development of risk factor modification clinics. With over 15 years of clinical experience, April specializes in cardiac electrophysiology and adult hospital medicine. She is passionate about improving cardiovascular outcomes and has presented nationally and internationally on atrial fibrillation, obesity, and risk factor modification. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as Director of Nursing for InterVol, an international non-profit that addresses healthcare disparities. In this role, she coordinates U.S. medical volunteers to support mobile clinics and healthcare initiatives in underserved areas, including Haiti, Brazil, and Honduras. April believes in patient-centered care and the power of prevention, education, and access to drive long-term health improvements. She values team-based care and building strong provider-patient relationships to support sustainable lifestyle changes.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Tachycardia, and Hypertension.

Dr. Watkins is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Nurse Practitioner in WA

Board Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill
Swedish Issaquah

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Primewell Health Services
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • POS
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Swedish Heart & Vascular - AFib Clinic
1600 East Jefferson Street, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

Watkins has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Hypertension
Malignant Hypertension
Pericarditis
Atrioventricular Septal Defect
Orthostatic Hypotension
Pulmonary Edema
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Coronary Artery Fistula
Myocarditis
Patent Foramen Ovale
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Arrest
Ventricular Tachycardia
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Tachycardia
Cardiomyopathy
Atherosclerosis
Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. April K. Watkins, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Atrial Fibrillation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does April K. Watkins, NP specialize in?

While April K. Watkins, NP is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Atrial Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does April K. Watkins, NP participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. April K. Watkins, NP has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of April K. Watkins, NP's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does April K. Watkins, NP accept my insurance?

April K. Watkins, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-4545 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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