Lori A Blake, CRNP| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Adult care (age 18+)
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management (diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension)
- Preventive medicine
- Weight management and nutrition
- Acute illnesses
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is centered on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that emphasizes wellness, preventive health, and collaborative partnerships. I am committed to empowering patients through education and personalized care plans, fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel heard and respected.”
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
- TRICARE East Select
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Direct
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- United Student Resources
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- IH-POS
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-EPO Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Choice POS II
- TRICARE East Prime
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- IH-PPO
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- CIGNA EPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- TRICARE for Life East
- Sentara Health
- BlueChoice Open Access
- IH-Open HMO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst NASCO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Basic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna HMO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- UHC Passport
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- IH-POS Plus
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- OA Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst EPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Network OA
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- POS OA
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Medicare FFS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
Education
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Allied Health Education: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2002)