Kritina Karmacharya, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Internal Medicine
Languages: English
877-625-1484
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Adult primary care (18+)
- Chronic disease (diabetes and hypertension)
- Gastrointestinal diagnosis and lifestyle counseling
- Holistic care approach
- Preventive care
- Sprains
Philosophy of care
“My care philosophy centers on compassion, respect, and empathy. I emphasize a collaborative, patient-centered approach focused on holistic health and preventive care. By integrating evidence-based medicine, I work to empower patients to achieve their health goals.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Blood Pressure
- Physical Exams
- Preventive Action
- Respiratory Disorders
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiometabolic Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- 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
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Nail Disorders
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Paroxysmal Ventricular Tachycardia
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Personal Risk Factors
- Persons Encountering Health Services
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Shoulder Burns
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Specified Health Status
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Subclinical Hypothyroidism
- Subcortical Infarction
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Transplanted Kidney Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Venous Ulcers
- Ventral Hernia
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Aging Education
- Aging Life Care
- Aging Resource Coordination
- Aging Well Resources
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Anxiety Treatment
- Arterial Pressure Monitoring
- Arthrocentesis
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Delirium Prevention
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Fibrinolytic Therapy
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Genetic Mutation Testing
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Gynecological Cancer Screening
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- Heart Failure Medication Management
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Lipid Profile
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pap Smear
- Peak Flow Measurement
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Pioglitazone Therapy
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Preventive Action
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Transitional Care Planning
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Undersea Medicine Consultation
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Ventricular Fibrillation Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- 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
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-POS Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- IH-HMO
- UHC Passport
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Navigate
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- HighMark
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna Basic
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Blue Choice Advantage
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Employee Health Plan
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CIGNA PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-Indemnity
- Tricare Reserve Select
- IH-POS
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Choice POS
- CareFirst NASCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Medicare Direct
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- OA Plus
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- IH-Open POS II
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Prime
- Choice POS II
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Administrators
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- POS OA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- IH-Open POS Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- TRICARE for Life East
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-EPO Plus
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Police and Fire Clinic
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Education
Residency: St Agnes Healthcare (2024)
Medical Education: KIST medical College (2017)