Kevin M Ford, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Caring for adults 18+
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Chronic kidney disease
- Men’s health
- Preventive medicine
Philosophy of care “My philosophy of care centers on treating each patient with compassion, respect, and a commitment to understanding their unique experiences. I believe effective communication and active listening will play a key role in empowering my patients in their health journey, ensuring they have the information to make better healthcare decisions.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- High Blood Pressure
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adverse Effects
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Artery Disorders
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrioventricular Block
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depressive Episode
- Developmental Delays
- 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
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Failure
- Lung Disease
- Lymphoma
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Migraine
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Volume Depletion
- Weight Loss
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Copd Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Flu Shot
- Geriatric Care
- Grief Counseling
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Mole Removal
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Venous Blood Collection
- Vision Screening
- 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
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Basic
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- United Healthcare Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Classic 5000
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HighMark
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Navigate
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Blue Choice Advantage
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- IH-Open POS Plus
- POS OA
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UHC Passport
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Choice POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Optimum Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Medicare Direct
- OA Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Network OA
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-EPO Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Administrators
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Choice Fund PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II
- CIGNA PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Core Essential (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- First Health PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-POS
- IH-Open HMO
- Beech Street PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Residency Program: Howard University Hospital (1990)
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1987)