Nikki Elizabeth Harris, DO| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Chronic disease diagnosis, treatment, and management
- Endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid disease)
- Obesity medicine
- Pediatrics (including newborns)
Philosophy of care
“I have enjoyed over 20 years of working with patients and helping them achieve their optimal health goals. I empower my patients to have ownership of their healthcare decisions. Working together, we implement care plans that best suit and support the individual.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Hypertension
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Region Injury
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Carrier Of Infectious Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Contact With Hazardous Health Exposures
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
- Depressive Episode
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Tongue
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Disturbances Of Smell And Taste
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Eating Disorders
- Elbow And Forearm Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Enthesopathies
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eye And Orbit Injury
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Failure
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Ingrown Toenail
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Leg Injury
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Spondylopathies
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Superficial Mycoses
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Tuberculosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Viral Warts
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
- Wrist And Hand Joint And Ligament Dislocation And Sprain
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Allergen Immunotherapy
- Asthma Management
- Biopsy Of Skin
- Birth Control
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Cervical Biopsy
- Cervix Dilation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Destruction Of Benign Lesions
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Food Allergy Treatment
- Foreign Body Removal From Skin
- Geriatric Care
- Gynecological Examination
- Health Maintenance Exam
- HIV Testing And Treatment
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Injections For Pain Relief
- Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Pap Smear
- Physical Performance Test
- Physical Therapy Referral
- School Physicals
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Suture Removal
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Women's Health Exam
- Wound Repair
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 Open Choice (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst EPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- IH-POS
- IH-Open HMO Option
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Administrators
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- POS OA
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- United Student Resources
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Network OA
- CIGNA PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Core Essential (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice Fund PPO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Police and Fire Clinic
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Sentara Health
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- UHC Passport
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- TRICARE East Select
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice POS II
- IH-Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- HighMark
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst NASCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Basic
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Medicare FFS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Navigate
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Classic 5000
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna HMO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-Open POS II
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
Education
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, Family Medicine
Residency Program: St. Barnabas Hospital (2004)
Internship Program: St. Clare's Hospital (2002)
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)