Nikki 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
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Cough
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Physical Exams
- Rash
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Distention
- Abdominal Migraine
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Rhinitis To Pollen
- Allergic Rhinosinusitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Altitude Sickness
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angioedema
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Ankle Pain
- Ankle Sprain
- Ankle Strain
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Sprain
- Arm Strain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- Asthma Flares
- Asthmatic Bronchitis
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Bee Sting Allergy
- Bee Stings
- Behavior Concern
- Behavioral Disorders
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Bereavement
- Bicep Pain
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birthmark
- Bleeding During Intercourse
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Blood In Eye
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Calf Pain
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Onset Fluency Disorder
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Fatigue
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinus Infection
- Cognitive Impairment
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- Common Cold
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Dandruff
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Decreased Pulses
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dual Diagnosis
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysthymia
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Fullness
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Elbow Strain
- Elevated LDL Cholesterol
- Emphysema
- Enuresis
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erysipelas
- Erythema
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (ETD)
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Droop
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Breast Cancer
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fatigue
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Fibrocystic Breast Changes
- Finger Pain
- Finger Sprain
- Finger Strain
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Foot Strain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Infections
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grief
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Illness
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Click
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Hot Flashes
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia Syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Insect Bites And Stings
- Insulin Resistance
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Knee Strain
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Mastodynia
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Menopause
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
- Migraine
- Missed Periods
- Mood Disorders
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Multiple Chronic Illnesses
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Nausea And Vomiting
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Novel Coronavirus
- Numbness
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Oral Candidiasis
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Attack
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Pernicious Anemia
- Persistent Asthma
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plant Dermatitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Postcoital Bleeding
- Prediabetes
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Retained Tampon
- Rhinitis
- Ringworm Of Body
- Ringworm Of Groin
- Ringworm Of Head
- Rosacea
- Salivary Gland Swelling
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Shakiness
- Shin Splints
- Shortness Of Breath (SOB)
- Shoulder Injury
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Disease
- Skin Irritations
- Skin Tag
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Spine Injury
- Sprained Muscle
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Submandibular Swelling
- Substance Addiction
- Subungual Hematoma
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Swallowing Problem
- Swooshing Sound In Ears
- Syncope
- Syphilis
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Sprain
- Thumb Strain
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tropical Sprue
- Twisted Ankle
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Underweight
- Unexpected Weight Loss
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Lip Tie
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Uterine Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Candidiasis
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Dryness
- Vaginismus
- Varicella
- Varicella Virus
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Viral Infections
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Visual Impairment
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Wasp Stings
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Wheezing
- Work Related Illnesses
- Work Related Injury
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Xerosis
Procedures I perform
- Administrative Physicals
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Test
- Body Fat Analysis
- Breast Cancer Prevention And Risk Reduction
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Breast Examination
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cerumen Removal
- Chemistry Blood Panel
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- College Health
- Concussion Testing
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Drug Test
- Ear Exam
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Employee Health
- Family Planning
- Fitness For Duty Evaluations
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Gynecological Exam
- Health Maintenance
- Health Screening
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- HIV Testing
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination
- Lab Services
- Lifestyle Modification
- Measles Vaccination
- Medication Refills
- Medication Renewal
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Meningococcal Vaccine
- Mens Health
- Migraine Treatment
- MMR Vaccine
- Newborn Care
- Novel Coronavirus Testing
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine
- Novel Coronavirus Vaccine Booster
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Occupational Health Screening
- Office Gynecology
- Oral Contraceptive
- Pap Smear
- Physical Exams
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Polio Vaccination
- Pregnancy Blood Test
- Premarital Exam
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Preventative Women Healthcare
- Preventive Medicine
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Rapid Strep Test
- Reproductive Health
- School Physical
- Sexual Health
- Shingles Vaccination
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Tag Removal
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Suture Removal
- Tetanus And Diphtheria Vaccine
- Tetanus Diphtheria And Pertussis Vaccine
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Travel Medicine
- Travel Vaccination
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test
- Vaccinations
- Varicella Vaccination
- Welcome To Medicare Exam
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Women's Health
- Wound Care
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
- United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Tricare East Select
- United Student Resources
- United Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Carefirst BlueChoice Open Access
- Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
- Aetna HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Select
- Aetna HMO
- Medicaid - Maryland
- United Navigate
- United Select Plus (POS)
- United AARP Medicare Complete
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Virginia Premier
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Core Essential (HMO)
- Tricare East Prime
- Cigna POS/Network POS
- Aetna Choice POS & Choice POS II
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Open HMO/Open HMO Option/Open EPO Plus
- United Golden Rule
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare
- United Optimum Choice
- Kaiser Flexible Choice
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Kaiser Medicare Plus
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Tricare for Life East
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- United Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- United Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Medicaid - Virginia
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO) |
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Innovation Health: Open POS II
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- HumanaChoice Honor’s plan PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
- United Group Medicare Advantage Plans
- Kaiser Select-Added Choice
- WellPoint Maryland
- United Mamsi Life & Health
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Medicaid - District of Columbia
- Kaiser Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus
- Aetna Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Traditional Medicare Fee for Service
- United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United MD IPA (HMO)
- Beech Street PPO
- CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Cigna Indemnity
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Cigna HMO Open Access
- Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- Cigna Network Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Carefirst EPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- United Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Administrators
- D-SNP)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- Carefirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna POS Open Access & Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Cigna HMO & Network (HMO)
- Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO
- United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose
- Cigna EPO
- Carefirst BlueChoice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna PPO and PPO Plus
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Cigna Choice Fund PPO
- Employee Health Plan (EHP)
- United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP
- Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)
- Kaiser Signature
- United MD IPA Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- I-SNP
Education
Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, Family Medicine/OMT
Residency Program: St. Barnabas Hospital (2004)
Internship Program: St. Clares Hospital (2002)