Nisha Adhikari, MD| Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
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Nisha Adhikari

Nisha Adhikari, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (178 reviews)

Specialties: Internal Medicine

Languages: English

About me

Areas of clinical interest

  • Behavioral health
  • Chronic disease diagnosis
  • Common infection management
  • Obesity medicine
  • Preventive care

Philosophy of care

“My philosophy of care is rooted in respect, deep compassion, and building longitudinal relationships with patients. I believe every patient deserves to be heard, valued, and actively involved in decisions about their health. My role is not only to treat illness but also to promote wellness, prevent disease, and support patients in living their healthiest lives and preventing them from visiting hospitals.”

Clinical areas of focus

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Maintenance Exam
  • Preventative Care
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Blood
  • Abnormal Breathing
  • Abnormal Immunological Findings
  • Abnormal Movements
  • Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Allergies
  • Anemia
  • Angina
  • Anus And Rectum Diseases
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Artery Disorders
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrioventricular Block
  • Back Pain
  • Bladder Disorders
  • Bleeding Disorders
  • Body Region Injury
  • Bone Disorders
  • Brain Disorders
  • Breast Lump
  • Candidiasis
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Cough
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Cystitis
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Dementia
  • Depressive Episode
  • 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 Nose And Nasal Sinuses
  • Diverticulitis
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dyspnea
  • Emphysema
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Enlarged Prostate
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Gallstones
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Genitourinary Symptoms
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hematuria
  • Hemorrhoids
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hip Pain
  • Hordeolum And Chalazion
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypotension
  • Influenza
  • Kidney Stones
  • Knee Pain
  • Migraine
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pain In Throat And Chest
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Pneumonia
  • Polyuria
  • Problems Related To Lifestyle
  • Rash
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  • Skin Changes
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sore Throat
  • Specified Health Status
  • Tachycardia
  • Thyroid Disorders
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vein Disorders
  • Venous Embolism
  • Weight Loss
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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
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • 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
  • Preventative Care
  • 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
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Practice locations

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5009 Honeygo Center Dr
Ste 216
Perry Hall, MD, 21128

410-256-5858
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miles away

Fax 410-529-2431

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. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • 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
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

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Education

Residency Program: MedStar Union Memorial Hospital (2025)

Medical School: College of Medical Sciences (2016)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 4, 2026

    Extremely satisfied with the service provided by doctor.

  • May 28, 2026

    Dr. Adhikari was very thoughtful and thorough. Very gentle.

  • May 27, 2026

    This was my first appt with the doctor but I really like her alot