Loral Patchen, CNM MSN| Midwifery

About me

Loral Patchen lives in Washington, D.C. She is an avid cyclist and enjoys hiking with her dog, Stella. Most weekends between March and November she may be found in her garden.

Clinical areas of focus

Pregnancy

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

Abnormal Breast Imaging
Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate
Abnormal Products Of Conception
Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
Abruptio Placentae
Amniotic Fluid Disorders
Bacterial Vaginosis In Pregnancy
Breast Lump
Breastfeeding Difficulties
Candidiasis
Cervical Insufficiency
Cervix Uteri Disorders
Chorioamnionitis
Complications Of The Puerperium
Decreased Fetal Movement
Diabetes In Pregnancy
Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
Endometritis In Pregnancy
False Labor
Female Genital Pain
Fetal Stress
Genitourinary Symptoms
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
Gestational Hypertension
High Risk Pregnancy
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
Late Pregnancy
Late Pregnancy Complications
Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
Maternal Diseases
Menstrual Disorders
Obstructed Labor
Perineal Laceration During Delivery
Placental Disorders
Polyhydramnios
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
Pregnancy Nausea
Pregnant State
Premature Rupture Of Membranes
Preterm Labor
Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
Spontaneous Abortion
Tubal Pregnancy
Uterine Prolapse
Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
Vulva And Perineum Disorders

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Procedures I perform

Amniocentesis
Birth Control Counseling
Blood Banking
Breastfeeding Assistance
Cervical Cerclage Removal
Cervical Exam
Cesarean Delivery
Cesarean Delivery With Postpartum Care
Colposcopy
Contraceptive Device Insertion
Episiotomy
External Cephalic Version
Fertility Counseling
Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Fetal Monitoring
Gestational Diabetes Management
Gynecological Examination
HPV Testing
Iud (INTRAUTERINE DEVICE)
Lactation Consultation
Mammogram Referral
Mammography
Menopause Counseling
Natural Childbirth
Nausea And Vomiting Management
Neonatal Dermatology
Newborn Care
Newborn Examination
Newborn Screening Tests
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam
Pessary Fitting
Postpartum Care
Postpartum Support
Pregnancy Planning
Pregnancy Test
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
Sterilization
Suture Removal
Tubal Ligation
Vaccinations
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring Removal
Water Birth
Well-Woman Exam

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Practice locations

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106 Irving St NW
Ste 4400 North
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-8879

Fax 202-829-2303

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Fax 202-829-2303

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.

List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Network OA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- TRICARE East Prime
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-POS Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-Open HMO Option
- TRICARE East Select
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- POS OA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Employee Health Plan
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Choice POS
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- HighMark
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Choice Fund PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Medicare Direct
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna VA Exchange
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Navigate
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- OA Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Indemnity
- HealthyBlue PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- UHC Passport
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- First Health PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA EPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Student Resources
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global