Tierra Shanel Richardson, CRNP| Family Medicine | MedStar Health
About me
Areas of clinical interest
- Geriatrics
- Chronic disease management
- General preventive medicine
- Alternative/integrative medicine
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, George Washington University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Certifications and professional associations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Philosophy of care
“My philosophy of care involves a collaborative relationship with my patients and ensuring patient empowerment with exceptional care.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Digestive System Symptoms
- High Blood Pressure
- Pediatric Well Visit
- Physical Exams
- Respiratory Disorders
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Blood Glucose Levels
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Drug Findings In Blood
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Abnormal Immunological Findings
- Abnormal Lung Imaging Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Serum Enzyme Levels
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Angina
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Ascites
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bladder Disorders
- Bladder Incontinence
- Bleeding Disorders
- Body Region Injury
- Bone Density Disorder
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Lump
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bursopathy
- Candidiasis
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis And Lymphangitis
- Central Sleep Apnea
- Chest Pain
- Choledocholithiasis
- Cholestasis
- Chronic Asthma
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Clotting Disorders
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
- Contact With Communicable Diseases
- Convulsions
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cushing Syndrome
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dementia
- Depression
- Depressive Episode
- Dermatophytosis (RINGWORM)
- Developmental Delays
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Lip And Oral Mucosa
- Diseases Of Salivary Glands
- Diseases Of Upper Respiratory Tract
- Disorders Of Fluid, Electrolyte And Acid
- Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
- Disorders Of Nose And Nasal Sinuses
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Dorsopathies
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dyslipidemia
- Dyspnea
- Eczema (ATOPIC DERMATITIS)
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Emotional State Symptoms
- Emphysema
- Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Enlarged Prostate
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- External Hemorrhoids
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Eyelid Disorders
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Finger, Hand, And Wrist Open Wound
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Fungal Otitis Externa
- Gait And Balance Problems
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Genitourinary Symptoms
- Gestational Edema
- Gout
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hematuria
- Hemorrhagic Conditions
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Hip Pain
- Hordeolum And Chalazion
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertension Crisis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypotension
- Inflammatory Spondylopathies
- Influenza
- Influenza Due To Other Identified Influenza Virus
- Intervertebral Disc Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Joint Disorder
- Kidney And Ureter Calculus
- Kidney And Ureter Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Lung Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Meninges
- Mammary Dysplasia
- Mesothelioma
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Mononeuropathy Of Upper Limb
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myocardial Infarction
- Nail Disorders
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Nonrheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Obesity
- Obstructive And Reflux Uropathy
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pain In Throat And Chest
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis Due To Solids And Liquids
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Polyuria
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rash
- Reaction To Stress And Adjustment Disorders In Children
- Renal Insufficiency
- Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sepsis
- Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
- Sickle
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Changes
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Sleep Disorders
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Soft Tissue Pain
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylosis
- Superficial Knee Injury
- Systemic Connective Tissue Involvement
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Tachycardia
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thyroid Disorders
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urological Disorders
- Valve Disease With Congestive Heart Failure
- Vasculitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
- Volume Depletion
- Vomiting And Nausea
- Weight Loss
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Adhd Assessment
- Advance Directive Planning
- Alcohol Abuse Treatment
- Anxiety Disorder Screening
- Asthma Management
- Behavioral Assessment
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Body Mass Index (BMI) Evaluation
- Cardiovascular Health Promotion
- Cholesterol Screening
- Chronic Cough Treatment
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cold Treatment
- Community Health
- Community Health Education
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
- Copd Management
- Cystitis Treatment
- Diabetes Screening
- Diabetes Treatment
- Digital Rectal Exam
- Disease Management Education
- Disease Prevention
- Electrocardiogram
- Failure To Thrive Evaluation And Management
- Falls Prevention
- Flu Shot
- Functional Abdominal Pain Treatment
- Geriatric Care
- Geriatric Care Management
- Geriatric Community Resources
- Geriatric Health Screening
- Grief Counseling
- Health Maintenance Exam
- Health Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Labs And Blood Work
- Lactate Dehydrogenase
- Medication Administration And Management
- Mental Health Medication Management
- Mental Status Exam
- Milk Allergy Treatment
- Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation
- Mole Removal
- Muscle Injection
- Nebulizer Therapy
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Nitrogen Washout Treatment
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Osteoporosis Prevention Treatment
- Osteoporosis Risk Assessment
- Pain Medication Management
- Palliative Care Coordination
- Pap Smear
- Parenting Resources
- Pediatric Well Visit
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Physical Exams
- Prenatal Lactation Education
- Pre-Operative Clearance
- Rash Treatment
- Respiratory Infection Treatment
- Rheumatology Treatment
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Staple Removal
- Suture Removal
- Tobacco Cessation
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urinary Protein Test
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Venous Blood Collection
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Vision Screening
- Wellness Exams
- Wellness Services
- Women's Health Exam
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-PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- TRICARE East Prime
- Choice POS II
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Employee Health Plan
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- TRICARE East Select
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Choice POS
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst NASCO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Network OA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- HighMark
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Navigate
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Aetna Classic 5000
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst EPO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Core Essential (HMO)
- First Health PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- POS OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- IH-POS
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- First Health PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Optimum Choice
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- TRICARE for Life East
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst Administrators
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Beech Street PPO
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- IH-Open POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- UHC Passport
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-EPO Plus
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Education: George Washington University School of Medicine (2017)