Margaret Carpino, MSN NP| Bariatric Medicine, General Surgery | MedStar Health
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Pain
- Gallstones
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Venous Embolism
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artery Disorders
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Atherosclerosis
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Bile Duct Injury
- Bile Duct Stones
- Bladder Disorders
- Body Mass Index
- Body Region Injury
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Esophageal Stricture
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Femoral Hernia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Incarcerated Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Intestinal Perforation
- Liver Cancer
- Lymphatic Vessel Disorders
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Muscle Disorders
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Postoperative Complications
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Cancer
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Rib Fracture
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Vein Disorders
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Abdominoplasty
- Adrenal Surgery
- Anorectal Malformation Treatment
- Appendicitis Treatment
- Appendix Resection
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Colectomy
- Colon Resection
- Colostomy
- Esophagectomy
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Hepatectomy
- Hydrocele Repair
- Ileostomy
- Intestinal Resection
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Jejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopy
- Lesion Excision
- Liver Resection
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mastectomy
- Mastoidectomy
- Meckel's Diverticulectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nephrectomy
- Oncologic Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Parotid Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Proctectomy
- Pyloromyotomy
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Robotic Surgery
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Repair
- Spleen Removal
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroidectomy
- Tissue Expansion
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula Repair
- Tumor Removal
- Tumor Resection
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Vascular Malformation Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Wound Closure
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
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- UHC Passport
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Network OA
- IH-EPO Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Navigate
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-Network Only Plus
- IH-POS
- TRICARE East Prime
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Employee Health Plan
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- CIGNA PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- First Health PPO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- IH-PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Sentara Health
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- IH-Indemnity
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Choice Fund PPO
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- BlueChoice Open Access
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Medicare FFS
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Open HMO
- HighMark
- United Student Resources
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- OA Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS Plus
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
Education
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Graduate: Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (2008)