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Princy Nirmal Kumar, MD| Infectious Disease | MedStar Health
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Princy Nirmal Kumar

Princy Nirmal Kumar, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.9 out of 5 (675 reviews)

Specialties: Infectious Disease

Languages: English

(877) 665-8072

About me

Dr. Kumar is the Division Chief of Infectious Disease.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abscess Of The Mediastinum
  • Aspergillosis
  • Carrier Of Infectious Disease
  • Clostridioides Difficile (C. DIFF)
  • Early Syphilis
  • Encephalitis
  • Fungal Meningitis
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
  • Histoplasmosis
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Influenza In Immunocompromised Patients
  • Intestinal Infections
  • Intraspinal Granuloma
  • Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
  • Late Stage Syphilis
  • Meningitis
  • Mrsa Bacteremia
  • Penile Inflammation
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  • Relapsing Fevers
  • Sepsis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
  • Staphylococcal Infection
  • Strongyloidiasis
  • Surgical Site Infection
  • Syphilis
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vibrio Infections
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Procedures I perform

  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Cellulitis Treatment
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screening
  • Nasal Culture
  • Osteomyelitis Treatment
  • Prosthetic Joint Infection Treatment
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
  • Staphylococcus Aureus Screening
  • Sti Treatment
  • Vaccinations
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 5th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-0086
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Fax 877-665-8072

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Fellowship: Georgetown University Hospital (1990)

Residency: Englewood Hospital & Medical Center (1988)

Internship: Englewood Hospital & Medical Center (1986)

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal (1980)

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Doc 2025

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.9
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.9
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.9
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.9
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.9
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.9
  • Jun 15, 2026

    Dr. Kumar went through my blood test results and has suggested a potential change in medication towards the end of this year. She is one of the best doctors I have ever had.

  • May 20, 2026

    Dr. Kumar takes time to hear me out, responds to my worries. She explains issues even before I notice or think about them. She is my life wire. I would not be alive today, if it were not for her intervention and good caring heart. With her care, I look and feel like I'm whole, because I am by God's grace.

  • Apr 24, 2026

    Dr. Kumar continually goes above and beyond with here care and has earned my utmost respect and she's caring and wants to always make sure the patient understand treatment! Super Doctor!