Karishma Rawal, CRNP| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Acute and chronic disease management
- Adult care (age 18+)
- Chronic cardiovascular and metabolic disorders
- Preventive medicine and health optimization
- Weight management
Philosophy of care
“I value meaningful, long-term patient relationships and strive to empower them as active partners in their healthcare journey through shared decision making, holistic and personalized approaches. I believe every visit is an opportunity to listen, support, and promote lasting wellness.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- 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
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Depressive Episode
- 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
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- 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
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Ear
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Therapeutic Activities
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- 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
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- IH-HMO
- Choice POS
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Choice POS II
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- POS OA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open POS Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Medicare Direct
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Medicare FFS
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Network OA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna HMO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- OA Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Basic
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HighMark
- IH-EPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- IH-Open POS II
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Navigate
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-POS
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- IH-PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- United Healthcare Choice
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Classic 3500
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Beech Street PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Education: Johns Hopkins University (2024)