Rebecca Rekha Nirmal Kumar, MD MS| Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine | MedStar Health
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Rebecca Rekha Nirmal Kumar

Rebecca Rekha Nirmal Kumar, MD MS
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

5 out of 5 (52 reviews)

Specialties: Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine

Languages: English

Clinical areas of focus

  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Cellulitis
  • Cellulitis Treatment
  • Sepsis
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
  • Staphylococcus Aureus Screening
  • Sti Treatment
  • Vaccinations
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abscess Of The Brain
  • Abscess Of The Mediastinum
  • Anogenital Warts
  • Aspergillosis
  • Bone Infection (OSTEOMYELITIS)
  • Cellulitis
  • Enterovirus Infection
  • Female Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
  • Fungal Infection (MYCOSES)
  • Hantavirus
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Herpes (GENITAL HERPES)
  • Histoplasmosis
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Inflammatory Spondylopathies
  • Influenza
  • Intestinal Infections
  • Intraspinal Granuloma
  • Joint Infection (SEPTIC ARTHRITIS)
  • Kaposi's Sarcoma
  • Late Stage Syphilis
  • Lymphadenitis
  • Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Protozoal Diseases
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  • Rabies
  • Ringworm
  • Rotavirus Infection
  • Sepsis
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
  • Staphylococcal Infection
  • Strongyloidiasis
  • Surgical Site Infection
  • Syphilis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Typhoid And Paratyphoid Fevers
  • Vibrio Infections
  • Viral Diseases
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Procedures I perform

  • Antibiotic Therapy
  • Cellulitis Treatment
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Screening
  • Nasal Culture
  • Osteomyelitis Treatment
  • Prosthetic Joint Infection Treatment
  • Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
  • Staphylococcus Aureus Screening
  • Sti Treatment
  • Vaccinations
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 5th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-0086
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miles away

Fax 877-665-8072

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)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2020)

Internship: MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center (2018)

Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2018)

Medical School: Georgetown University (2015)

Graduate: Georgetown University (2011)

Awards

  • Washingtonian Top Doc 2025

Ratings and reviews

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

    5
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    5
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    5
  • Provider included you in decisions

    5
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    5
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    5
  • Mar 19, 2026

    Dr.Kumar is very attentive to her patients. She is a good listener and takes the time to answer questions without rushing you through the process. I would highly recommend her to others who are looking for a good doctor.

  • Mar 11, 2026

    Dr. Kumar was amazing. I was quite nervous at the start of the appointment but that soon went away. She listened attentively and explained things well so it was easy to understand. As backup of diagnosis, she consulted with a colleague. Dr Kumar came up with a plan forward and included my concerns discussed. Dr. Kumar is an excellent doctor that I would highly recommend.

  • Dec 16, 2025

    Dr. Kumar was excellent. She was caring, informative, thorough, and knowledgeable.