Ashley Lynn Dearstine, CRNP| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Ashley has been working as a Registered Nurse since June of 2008. She worked at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital on the Medical/Surgical/Pediatric unit from June of 2008 until May of 2016 as a staff nurse and charge nurse, until transitioning to an advanced practice role as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Areas of clinical interest
- Family-centered Care
- Pediatric/Adolescent Health
- Adult Care
- Geriatric care
- Anxiety/Depression
Certifications and associations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Philosophy of care
Empowering patients by acknowledging each patient's individuality and providing care with compassion, dignity, competence, and integrity to deliver the best possible health outcomes.
Clinical areas of focus
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Pelvic Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Ankle And Foot Ligament Sprain
- Anogenital Warts
- Anxiety
- Back Pain
- Black Eye
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Burn Injuries
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Injury
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choledocholithiasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Indigestion
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Deficiency Of Essential Nutrients
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenitis
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emotional Disorders
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Enthesopathy Of Lower Limb
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Female Genital Pain
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Foot Joint Pain
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heartburn And Acid Reflux
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Herpes
- Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Intestinal Infections
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Sprain
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Knee Pain
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malabsorption
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Mouth Sores
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pilar Cysts
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Protozoal Diseases
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rhinitis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sedative Use Disorder
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Joint And Ligament Sprain
- Shoulder Joint Pain
- Sinus Infections
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprain
- Sprains And Strains
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Stress
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tendinitis
- Tendinous Disorders
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Infection (TONSILLITIS)
- Throat Pain
- Thumb Synovitis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urological Disorders
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vaginal Infections
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Disorders
- Viral Diseases
- Viral Warts
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Wrist And Hand Tendon Injury
- Yeast Infection
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Contraceptive Device Insertion
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Dermatological Care
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Foot Care
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention Screenings
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Drug Testing
- Durable Power Of Attorney Discussion
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrodesiccation And Curettage
- Fertility Counseling
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Bacterial Infection Diagnosis
- Gastrointestinal Evaluation
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Geriatric Sleep Disorder Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Hearing Testing
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypertension Treatment
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Intrauterine Device
- Labs And Blood Work
- Mammogram Referral
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Nexplanon Placement And Removal
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Palliative Care Services
- Pap Smear
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pesticide Poisoning Treatment
- Physical Exams
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Modalities
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Reproductive Planning
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Risk Assessment
- Routine Check-Up
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Spirometry Test
- Sports Physicals
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Tobacco Cessation
- Travel Health
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Viral Gastroenteritis Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Well Woman Exams
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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
- Medicare Direct
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- OA Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst NASCO
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Open POS II
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Choice POS
- United Healthcare Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-POS
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- HighMark
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Network OA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Police and Fire Clinic
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CIGNA PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- First Health PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna VA Exchange
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Student Resources
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Beech Street PPO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Basic
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Choice POS II
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna HMO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- IH-HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Navigate
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- TRICARE East Prime
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Education: Simmons College (2015)