Priyanka Vichare, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Common outpatient infections (gastrointestinal and respiratory infections, skin and soft tissue infection)
- Preventive medicine and comprehensive health screenings
Philosophy of care
“I believe in open communication and collaboration with my patients, empowering them to take an active role in their health. I think addressing the root causes of disease while optimizing long-term wellness is important. My philosophy emphasizes treating each patient as a whole person, fostering trust and understanding in every interaction.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Bloating
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Urine Odor
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Achy Joints
- Acquired Ear Deformity
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Rhinitis
- Adjustment Issues Related To Aging
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altered Mental Status
- Altitude Sickness
- Always Tired
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Injury
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bacteria In Urine
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Body Aches
- Boil
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cat Bite Of Hand
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Of Arm
- Cellulitis Of Back
- Cellulitis Of Chest
- Cellulitis Of Face
- Cellulitis Of Finger
- Cellulitis Of Foot
- Cervical Disc Degeneration
- Cervical Disc Disease
- Chest Congestion
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Claudication
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Croupy Cough
- Cystitis
- Cystodynia
- Dandruff
- Dark Urine
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Hearing
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Dermatophytosis
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Disorder Of Balance
- Disorder Of Upper Respiratory System
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Blockage
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Exhaustion
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Rash
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- Fingernail Injury
- First Degree Burns
- Flank Pain
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Crisis
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infections (BACTERIAL AND VIRAL)
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Warmth
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Injury
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Night Sweats
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Disease
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Irritations
- Sleep Disorders
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Slurred Speech
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sputum Production
- Stiffness
- Stomach Ache
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Subungual Hematoma
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swelling
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Tenderness To Touch
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tiredness
- Toenail Injury
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Pain
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Ambulatory Services
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Geriatric Health
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medicare Wellness Exam
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Office Gynecology
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Adult Exam
- Wellness
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Student Resources
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- Cigna Network Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Signature
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Navigate
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Select
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Choice
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicaid - Maryland
- D-SNP)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Choice Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Tricare for Life East
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- Virginia Premier
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- I-SNP
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Select Plus (POS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Optimum Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Tricare East Prime
- WellPoint Maryland
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- United Golden Rule
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- Cigna EPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Tricare East Select
- Carefirst EPO
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Ross Univeristy School of Medicine (2018)