Melissa S. Braun, MSN NP
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Pediatrics, Neonatology
Languages: English
Clinical areas of focus
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support
- Newborn Screening Tests
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Chronic Lung Disease Of Prematurity
- Constipation
- Diaper Rash
- High Blood Pressure In Newborn
- Hypoglycemia Of Newborn
- Hypothermia Of Newborn
- Meningitis
- Newborn Affected By Maternal Substance Abuse
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Pediatric Hip Dysplasia
- Pneumonia
- Respiratory Failure In Newborn
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Sepsis In Newborn
- Vomiting
Procedures I perform
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Cystic Fibrosis Treatment
- Down Syndrome Treatment
- Eczema Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Services
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Hearing Testing
- Hemophilia Treatment
- Lactation Medicine
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Care
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Neonatal Follow-Up Care
- Neurodevelopmental Therapy
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Nutrition And Lactation Services
- Pain Medication Management
- Phototherapy
- Respiratory Care
- Surgery For Congenital Defects
- Thyroid Treatment
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
- Vaccinations
Practice locations
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110 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC, 20010
miles away
3800 Reservoir Rd. NW
Washington, DC, 20007
miles away
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Some physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs), specialties, practices, or locations may not be covered by all insurance plans. If you want to see a participating physician or APP, contact your insurance plan to confirm they are covered and to have them assigned as your primary care physician or APP, if required by your plan. ** Effective January 1, 2027, MedStar Health hospitals, professional physicians and APPs, and home health will no longer participate in the HCSC/ Healthspring Medicare Advantage network.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring **
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Wellpoint DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
Education
Board Certification: National Certification Corporation, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Board Certification: National Certification Corporation, Nurse Practitioner Neonatal
Graduate: Ohio State University at Columbus (2011)