Robert James Varipapa, MD| Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine | MedStar Health
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Robert James Varipapa, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (45 reviews)

Specialties: Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine

Languages: English

877-286-1492

About me

As a Board Certified/Board eligible critical care physician, all conditions requiring intensive care in the medical, surgical, or neurosciences ICU are treated.

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Circadian Rhythm Disorder
  • Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome
  • Dyspnea
  • Emphysema
  • Hypoxia
  • Narcolepsy
  • Pneumonia
  • Pneumothorax
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Rem Sleep Behavior Disorder
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Procedures I perform

  • Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome Treatment
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Treatment
  • Home Sleep Apnea Test
  • Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation
  • Idiopathic Hypersomnia Treatment
  • Lung Cancer Screening
  • Polysomnography
  • Shift Work Sleep Disorder Treatment
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla HealthCare Center Ste 5
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-8830
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Fax 877-286-1492

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, Pulmonary Disease

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Fellowship: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2021)

Internship: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (2018)

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (2018)

Medical School: Virginia Tech Carilion School Of Medicine (2015)

Ratings and reviews

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

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

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

    4.6
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.7
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.7
  • Jun 22, 2026

    Good

  • Apr 20, 2026

    Very professional

  • Apr 7, 2026

    He gets an A++ and can teach others a few lessons.