Howard Ira Goldman, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Blood Pressure
- Physical Exams
- Preventive Action
- Respiratory Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- 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 Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- 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
- Disorders Of White Blood Cells
- 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
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa 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
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- 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 Pain
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Palpitations
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- 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
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Syncope
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Delirium Prevention
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Fibrinolytic Therapy
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
- 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
- Pap Smear
- Parenting Resources
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- Psa Testing
- 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
- Transitional Care Planning
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Undersea Medicine Consultation
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health 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
- IH-EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Beech Street PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open HMO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Sentara Health
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Optimum Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-HMO
- United Student Resources
- IH-Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Choice POS
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- UHC Passport
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-POS
- CIGNA Indemnity
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Navigate
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HighMark
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Tricare Reserve Select
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- POS OA
- TRICARE East Select
- IH-Open POS II
- Network OA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Administrators
- Employee Health Plan
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- First Health PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- First Health PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-Network Only Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Classic 5000
Education
Residency: MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center (1990)