James Christopher Pendleton, MD| Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine | MedStar Health
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James Christopher Pendleton

James Christopher Pendleton, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (355 reviews)

Specialties: Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine

Languages: English

202-829-2632

About me

James Pendleton, MD, is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who is fellowship trained in pain management. He cares for patients suffering with pain-related functional limitations. Dr. Pendleton focuses on providing a patient-centered, evidence-based, multimodal approach in addressing each patients’ experience of pain. He sees patients in Annapolis and Washington, DC.

As an expert in musculoskeletal, spine, and neuropathic pain, Dr. Pendleton can offer multi-disciplinary care coordination, complex medication management, and a number of interventions joint injections, epidural steroid injections, and nerve blocks. His clinical interests include minimally invasive pain management techniques and neuromodulation for chronic pain.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pendleton is a Major in the Maryland Army National Guard. He currently serves as a Flight Surgeon in the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade.

 

Dr. James Pendleton sees patients at the following locations:

102 Irving Street Northwest

Washington DC 20010

Phone: 202-877-1621

Fax: 202-829-2632

 

2114 Generals Highway

Annapolis, MD 21401

Phone: 202-877-1621

Fax:202-829-2632

Procedures I perform

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatment
  • Elbow Joint Injection
  • Epidural Injection
  • Genicular Nerve Branch Destruction
  • Hip Joint Injection
  • Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Shoulder Injection
  • Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
  • Spondylosis Treatment
  • Trigger Point Injection
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Practice locations

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102 Irving St NW
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-1621
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Fax 202-829-2632

1133 21st NW
10th Fl
Washington, DC, 20036

202-877-1621
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Fax 202-829-2632

2114 Generals Hwy
Annapolis, MD, 21401

410-554-6844
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Fax 410-554-4326

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.

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  • 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)

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Fellowship: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (2023)

Residency: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (2022)

Residency: MedStar Union Memorial Internal Medicine GME (2019)

Internship: Lankenau Hospital (2018)

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2016)

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 30, 2026

    My first visit with the doctor... Very good experience

  • Jun 18, 2026

    Dr. Pendleton was very helpful and attentive to my needs.

  • Jun 9, 2026

    Excellent and thorough advice.