Sarah S Bickel, APRN

Sarah S Bickel , APRN

Heart Failure

Accepting New Patients

4.8 of 5 stars

29 Ratings, 8 Reviews

About

Sarah E. Schaefer, APRN, is a nurse practitioner with Norton Heart & Vascular Institute. She specializes in cardiology, providing care for patients who are experiencing advanced heart failure. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing at the University of Louisville School of Nursing, Kentucky, where she also earned her doctorate in nursing practice. Sarah focuses on providing safe and compassionate care for each patient to improve their health outcomes not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

Locations

Expertise

Education

  • University of Louisville School of Nursing

    Medical Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice, 2022

Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English

Reviews

4.8 of 5 stars — 29 Ratings, 8 Reviews

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.

Provider explained things clearly (5.0)
Provider listened carefully (5.0)
Provider gave easy to understand instruction (5.0)
Provider knew important medical history (5.0)
Provider showed respect for what you said (5.0)
Provider spent enough time with you (5.0)
Provider Rating (4.9)
Provider explained things clearly (4.6)
Provider showed concern (4.6)
Provider included you in decisions (4.6)
Likelihood of recommending this provider (4.5)
Provider discussed treatment options (4.5)

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/22/2026

My journey with the Heart and Vascular team has been a life saving experience...beginning with my first visit with Dr. McCants. I am extremely appreciative of everyone!

4.8 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/24/2026

Good

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/17/2026

Great experience everytime

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/05/2026

Great group of people

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 01/16/2026

Sarah is just the best. She listens to my concerns and offers excellent advice. All the staff in the Heart Failure office is absolutely the best. Care they provide always far exceeds my expectations.

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 11/14/2025

Very professional

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 10/11/2025

Absolutely had a great experience

5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/11/2025

Very good provide And nice to talk to ..

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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