Kelley F Richardson, CNM
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Midwifery
Languages: English
About me
Kelley Richardson, CNM is a Certified Nurse Midwife at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She is part of a team that provides full-scope midwifery care, including well-woman care, contraceptive counseling, preconception family planning, prenatal care, labor and birth support, and postpartum care. She is proud to be a part of a team that is working to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for the birthing people of DC. Kelley is passionate about providing holistic and trauma-informed care that focuses on the emotional and physical safety and health of her clients.
Kelley received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at George Washington University. She then worked as a Labor & Delivery nurse at Washington Hospital Center for six years before joining the midwifery team. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University.
Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Kelley now lives in Arlington with her husband, Michael, and two children, Jack and Jules. Both kids were caught by midwives on this team!
Philosophy of Care:
“It might sound cliché, but I believe wholeheartedly that midwives are going to change the world! With a focus on the whole person, we take time to get to know you and your family to ensure that we are providing care that is specifically tailored to you and your needs. I believe in empowering you to make the best decisions for yourself and your family based on all the available information and supporting you in that decision-making process.
“As a parent myself, I recognize that each person we care for is trusting us during some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of their lives. It is an honor to be invited into your story and I treat that with the utmost respect. I also recognize that each story is different and there are many factors that influence your experience. I aim to support you and walk with you during all the highs and lows of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and what comes before and after, too. Many people come to us with fears or past traumas that influence the care we provide. My goal is to provide you with a space that feels emotionally and physically safe when receiving prenatal, postpartum, and gynecologic healthcare.”
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Products Of Conception
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- Abnormalities Of Forces Of Labor
- Acquired Absence Of Female Genital Organs
- Amniotic Fluid Embolism
- Antenatal Screening Abnormalities
- Breast And Lactation Disorders In Pregnancy
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Breast Tenderness
- Breastfeeding Difficulties
- Candidiasis
- Cervical Abnormalities
- Cervical Insufficiency
- Cervix Uteri Disorders
- Complications Of The Puerperium
- Decreased Fetal Movement
- Diabetes In Pregnancy
- Difficulty Getting Pregnant
- False Labor
- Female Genital Pain
- Female Infertility
- Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Fetal Stress
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Edema And Proteinuria Management
- Gestational Hypertension
- Herpes
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum
- Hypertension In Pregnancy, Including Preeclampsia
- Infertility
- Labor Complications And Umbilical Cord Problems
- Late Pregnancy
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Leiomyoma Of Uterus
- Maternal Care For Fetal Problems
- Maternal Diseases
- Menstrual Disorders
- Miscarriage
- Morning Sickness
- Multiple Gestations
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Dysfunction
- Perineal Laceration During Delivery
- Placental Disorders
- Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage
- Pregnancy Hemorrhage And Placenta Previa
- Pregnancy Nausea
- Pregnant State
- Premature Placenta Separation
- Premature Rupture Of Membranes
- Preterm Labor
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases In Pregnancy
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Uterine And Vaginal Bleeding Abnormalities
- Uterine Infections
- Uti (URINARY TRACT INFECTION) During Pregnancy
- Vagina And Vulva Inflammation And Infections
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
Procedures I perform
- Amniocentesis
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Cervical Exam
- Cesarean Delivery
- Cesarean Delivery With Postpartum Care
- Delivery Care
- Episiotomy
- External Cephalic Version
- Fertility Counseling
- Fetal Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Management
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Fetal Monitoring
- Gynecological Examination
- Intrauterine Device
- Lactation Consultation
- Mammogram Referral
- Menopause Counseling
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Examination
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Exam
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Support
- Pregnancy Planning
- Pregnancy Test
- Prenatal Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- Vaccinations
- Well-Woman 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
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- IH-POS
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- POS OA
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Employee Health Plan
- IH-POS Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Choice POS II
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Navigate
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- OA Plus
- IH-HMO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- TRICARE East Select
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- TRICARE for Life East
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- MultiPlan, Inc
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- HighMark
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Beech Street PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Network OA
- Optimum Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare Direct
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
Education
Board Certification: American College of Nurse Midwives, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Graduate: Frontier Nursing University (2022)