Cassandra Baughman McDaniel, MD| Pediatrics | MedStar Health
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Specialties: Pediatrics
Languages: English
866-251-5693
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- ADHD
- Asthma and allergy
- Newborn care
- Preventative care
- Prevention and treatment of childhood obesity
- Well child care
Certifications and professional associations
- Board certified, American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care is that the practice of pediatrics involves a team approach and that must include the child’s family. I am honored that families entrust me with the care of their child and I promise to treat them like I would want a physician to care for my own."
Clinical areas of focus
- Allergies
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Feeding Evaluation
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Headache
- Lactation Counseling
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Sleep Disorder Assessment
- Sleep Disorders
- Vaccinations
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness Exams
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Movements
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Appearance And Behavior Symptoms
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Asthma
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bedwetting
- Behavioral Problems
- Black Eye
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Body Mass Index
- Bowleggedness
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Candidiasis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Child Speech Disorders
- Cholestasis
- Choroidal Nevi
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Complications Of Infusion, Transfusion And Injection
- Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
- Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Congenital Anomalies Of The Kidney
- Congenital Heart Valve Defects
- Congenital Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
- Congenital Malformations Of Face And Neck
- Congenital Malformations Of Integument
- Congenital Malformations Of Pharynx
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Cradle Cap
- Cradle Cap (SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS)
- Decompression Sickness
- Deforming Dorsopathies
- Dermatitis Due To Substances
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Diaper Rash
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diseases Of Vocal Cords
- Disorders Of Puberty
- Eating Disorders
- Eccrine Sweat Disorders
- Eczema
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Emotional Disorders
- Enuresis
- Erythematous Conditions
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Feeding Problems In Infants
- Feeding Problems In Newborns
- Fetal Abnormalities And Damage
- Fever
- Fractures
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroenteritis In Children
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- General Symptoms
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Growth Disorders
- Hand And Wrist Fracture
- Head Injury
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Hemorrhoids
- Herpes
- Hip Pain
- Hypertrophic Skin Disorders
- Immunization Not Carried Out And Underimmunization Status
- Impetigo
- Impulse Disorder
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Jaundice
- Joint Disorder
- Juvenile Osteoarthritis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Lacrimal Gland Disorders
- Lacrimal Gland Problems
- Lactose Intolerance
- Language Disorders
- Laryngitis
- Late Pregnancy Complications
- Lower Eyelid Drooping
- Lower Leg And Ankle Fracture
- Lymphadenitis
- Malabsorption
- Menstrual Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mood Disorders In Children
- Mumps
- Musculoskeletal System Deformities
- Nail Fungus
- Nappy Rash
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasopharyngitis
- Neonatal Skin Conditions
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Newborn Hypoglycemia
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Nosebleeds
- Obesity
- Obesity In Children
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Oral Ulcers
- Pediatric Hip Dysplasia
- Penis Disorders
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder
- Plantar Warts
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Polyarticular Arthritis
- Proteinuria
- Respiratory Conditions
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Roseola
- Scarlet Fever
- Scoliosis
- Seizure Disorders
- Sinus Infections
- Skin Thickening
- Sleep Apnea In Children
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Osteochondrosis
- Sprains And Strains
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Syncope
- Synovium And Tendon Disorder
- Thalassemia
- Tic Disorder
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Tuberculosis
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Viral Infection
- Vision Disturbances
- Vomiting
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Vomiting In Children
- Vulva And Perineum Disorders
- Well Child Exam
Procedures I perform
- Acne Treatment
- Adhd Evaluation
- Asthma Management
- Bedwetting Treatment
- Behavioral Assessment
- Behavioral Problem Evaluation
- Booster Shots
- Breastfeeding Assistance
- Bullying Evaluation
- Central Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cognitive Development Evaluation
- Conjunctivitis Treatment
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Distance Stereoacuity Test
- Ear Infection Treatment
- Eczema Treatment
- Endocrinology Care
- Enuresis Treatment
- Feeding Evaluation
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastrointestinal Therapy
- Gifted And Talented Evaluation
- Hearing Testing
- Lactation Counseling
- Learning Disability Evaluation
- Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Wellness Programs
- Mep (MOTOR EVOKED POTENTIALS)
- Muscle Injection
- Neonatal Care
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Neurodevelopmental Disorder Evaluation
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Screening Tests
- Nutrition Counseling
- Pediatric Autism Screening
- Pediatric Sick Visit
- Pink Eye (CONJUNCTIVITIS) Treatment
- Proficiency Evaluation
- Retinal Laceration Repair
- Seizure Diagnosis
- Skin Allergy Testing
- Skin Infection Treatment
- Sleep Disorder Assessment
- Splinting
- Suture Removal
- Time Management Training
- Tonsillectomy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Wart Treatment
- Wellness Exams
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
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Basic
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- POS OA
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Choice POS II
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Medicare FFS
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Medicare Direct
- OA Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Network OA
- IH-EPO Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United Healthcare Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Navigate
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CIGNA PPO
- IH-Indemnity
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- United Student Resources
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Choice POS
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Beech Street PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst NASCO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Sentara Health
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- HighMark
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UHC Passport
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-POS
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Residency Program: Westchester County Medical Center (2010)
Medical School: New York Medical College (2007)