Kavita Tripathi, MD| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Caring for adults age 18+
- Chronic disease diagnosis and management (COPD, diabetes, and hypertension)
- Men’s health
- Obesity and weight management
- Preventative health (immunizations, screenings, and vaccinations)
- Women’s health (PAP smears)
Education
- Residency: Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program - Baptist Outreach Services Montgomery, Alabama
- Medical School: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Gajra Raja Medical School India
Certifications and professional associations
- Board Certified, American Board of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care centers around listening to my patients and establishing a relationship built on trust. Having a mutual level of respect and understanding the needs of my patient will allow me to create a unique health plan that fits their lifestyle. Together, we will master their health journey.
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
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- 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
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- Infection Treatment
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Insulin Injection
- Insulin Level Testing For Diabetes
- Insulin Tolerance Test
- 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
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- POS OA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Blue Choice Advantage
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst NASCO
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-POS Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Navigate
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HumanaChoice PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Administrators
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Choice Fund PPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Medicare Direct
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst NASCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Network OA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Employee Health Plan
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UHC Passport
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- HighMark
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Optimum Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- First Health PPO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- OA Plus
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Choice
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-POS
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare Direct
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- First Health PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Residency Program: Baptist Medical Center (2017)
Internship Program: Baptist Medical Center (2015)
Medical School: Pune University (2010)