Andy John Marcelo Cayton Ramos, CRNP| Family Medicine, Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest:
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management (diabetes, hypertension)
- Dementia
- Geriatric health
- Preventive medicine
Philosophy of care:
“My philosophy of care is inspired by the health equity framework. I believe that the patient can achieve optimal health if given the opportunity to access the resources needed to achieve physical, social, and physiological wellbeing. I believe in combining evidence-based data and holistic approach to develop the best treatment plan.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- High Blood Pressure
- Pediatric Well Visit
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Edema
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nail Disorders
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- Advance Directive Planning
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Parenting Resources
- Pediatric Well Visit
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Prenatal Lactation Education
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
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
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- MultiPlan, Inc
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Medicare Direct
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UHC Passport
- IH-EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna HMO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Navigate
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Classic 5000
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Network OA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Beech Street PPO
- POS OA
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-POS
- IH-Indemnity
- HighMark
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst NASCO
- United Student Resources
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-Open POS II
- OA Plus
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Choice POS II
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Choice POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Classic 3500
- IH-PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Basic
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
Allied Health Education: Walden University (2019)