Carlos O Barrero, DNP| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest:
- Diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic diseases (arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma)
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- LGBTQ+ care
Philosophy of care:
“My philosophy of care delivery focuses on a holistic approach to health care. I recognize that my patient’s physical, mental, cultural and social well-being are fundamental components of wellness. This allows me to provide them with the best medical care possible to improve their medical and quality of life outcomes.”
Additional language:
Spanish
Clinical areas of focus
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Chronic Disease Management
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Preventative Care
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Breast Imaging
- Abnormal Breathing
- Acne
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Laryngitis And Tracheitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infections Of Multiple Sites
- Adult And Child Abuse, Neglect And Maltreatment
- Adverse Effects
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergies
- Ankle And Foot Injury
- Back Pain
- Breast Inflammation
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diseases Of Tonsils And Adenoids
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Cough
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Ear Infection
- Ear Pain
- Elbow Pain
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Lymph Nodes
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gout
- Headache
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhoids
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Pain
- Hives
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hypertension
- Incontinence
- Influenza
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee Pain
- Laryngitis
- Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Male Genital Organ Disorders
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Muscle Strain
- Nail Disorders
- Nausea
- Neck Pain
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Nonscarring Hair Loss
- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Ovarian Cysts
- Overactive Bladder
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Painful Urination
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Postnasal Drip
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Proteinuria
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Disorders
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Shingles
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Muscle, Fascia, And Tendon Injury
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Sore Throat
- Sprains And Strains
- Stomach Flu
- Stomatitis And Related Lesions
- Strep Throat
- Tendinitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Testicular Pain
- Thyroid Disorders
- Tinnitus
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Urticaria
- Vaginal Itching
- Vaginitis
- Vasomotor And Allergic Rhinitis
- Vertigo
- Weight Loss
- Yeast Infection
Procedures I perform
- Acute Illness Treatment
- Asthma Management
- Back Pain Treatment
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Collection
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Breast Exam
- Breathing Treatments
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Cold And Flu Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Copd Management
- Depression Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diet Counseling
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Ekg (ELECTROCARDIOGRAM)
- EKG Interpretation
- Flu Shot Administration
- Geriatric Care
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hypothyroidism Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Infection Treatment
- Physical Therapy Referral
- Preventative Care
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Vision Screening
Practice locations
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1576 Merritt Blvd
Dundalk Professional Center Ste 14
Dundalk, MD, 21222
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
- IH-HMO
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- UHC Passport
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- First Health PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna Basic
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-POS
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CIGNA EPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Choice POS II
- Beech Street PPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- TRICARE for Life East
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst NASCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Student Resources
- Medicare FFS
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Choice POS
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Employee Health Plan
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Sentara Health
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- IH-Open POS II
- POS OA
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- First Health PPO
- HighMark
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Choice Fund PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Optimum Choice
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- IH-Indemnity
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Navigate
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst EPO
- Network OA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- OA Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Education: Walden University (2018)