Kayla Simpson, PA-C
Kayla Simpson, PA-C
About Me
Kayla Simpson, PA‑C, is a dedicated healthcare provider whose clinical expertise centers on Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. With advanced education and training in her field, Kayla is passionate about providing personalized care that supports her patients' health and well-being.
Her experience includes participation in the prestigious Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Advanced Practice Preceptorship Program in 2018, where she received comprehensive education and hands-on clinical training at Mayo Clinic.
Kayla values open and clear communication and is committed to working collaboratively with her patients to help them manage their conditions effectively and improve their quality of life. She prioritizes meaningful, in-person interactions to ensure patients feel heard and supported throughout their care journey.
When she's not in the clinic, Kayla enjoys staying up to date on the latest advancements in gastroenterology to continually enhance her practice. She looks forward to partnering with her patients at Mount Nittany Health to deliver compassionate and expert care.
Female
English
Credentials
Medical Education
Clarion University - Clarion, PA
Lock Haven University - Lock Haven, PA
Board Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/PA Blue Shield (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
4.8
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Got appointment for next procedure approval and date for chest x-ray following Monday
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She listened to me
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Kayla Simpson, PA did an exceptional job at hearing my concerns, asking relevant questions, and providing her reasoning for her thoughts. I felt like a whole person, not just a patient with a part that was giving me difficulty.
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Excellent in every way!!
