Allison L. Glubiak, CNM| Midwifery | MedStar Health
About me
Allison Glubiak, CNM (she/her) is a certified nurse midwife and serves as Director of Advanced Practice Providers for the Women’s and Infants’ Services Department at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Allison is delighted to be a part of a team of midwives dedicated to offering full-scope, high-quality, high-touch care. Research shows that having a midwife as part of the care team improves outcomes and enhances the experience of pregnancy and childbirth.
Allison’s practice employs a holistic approach, focusing on both the emotional and physical health of the person. Education is also a large part of Allison’s practice. She aims to create an open environment for clients and their families, where they have the ability to ask questions and have honest discussions. This creates a safe place for communication and helps people feel more empowered throughout the decision-making process.
Allison received her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, majoring in Economics with a minor in Psychology. She received her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing from Columbia University. She began her work as a midwife in Queens, New York before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area for a few years to continue her practice. Originally from Virginia, she is grateful to have returned to the area and to have found her home with the Midwives of Medstar in 2018.
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Abortion Spontaneous
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Amniotic Fluid Disorders
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Artificial Fertilization Complications
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Candidiasis
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Disorders Of Amniotic Fluid And Membranes
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Genital Tract Polyp
- Female Infertility
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hypertension In Pregnancy Treatment
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Multiple Gestations
- Obstructed Labor
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Ovary, Fallopian Tube And Broad Ligament Disorders
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Polyhydramnios
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterus Problems
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cervical Exam
- Cesarean Delivery
- Cesarean Delivery With Postpartum Care
- Delivery Care
- Episiotomy
- External Cephalic Version
- Fertility Counseling
- Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Monitoring
- Gynecological Examination
- Intrauterine Device
- Lactation Consultation
- Mammogram Referral
- Menopause Counseling
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Examination
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Palliative Care Referral
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Stent Placement In Trachea
- Vaccinations
- Well-Woman Exam
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
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna VA Exchange
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Network OA
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Choice Fund PPO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HighMark
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Sentara Health
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- TRICARE East Prime
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst NASCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open POS Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Navigate
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- Choice POS II
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-POS
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- OA Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Choice POS
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CIGNA PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Employee Health Plan
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
Education
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Graduate: Columbia University School Of Nursing (2013)