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 Neuropathy
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- 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
- 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 Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Knee Pain
- Liver Enzyme Abnormalities
- Liver Failure
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Disc Disease
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Malignant Neoplasm
- 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
- Problems Related To Lifestyle
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- 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
- Adrenal Hormone Level Testing
- 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
- 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 Promotion Counseling
- Healthy Aging Resources
- High Cholesterol Management
- Home Safety Evaluations
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hyperlipidemia Treatment
- Hypertension Treatment
- Immunization Administration
- Impacted Earwax Removal
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- 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
- 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
- Senior Coaching
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing
- Sinus Infection Treatment
- Sinusitis Treatment
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorder Management
- Sore Throat Management
- Spirometry Test
- Suture Removal
- 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
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
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Choice POS II
- POS OA
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- TRICARE for Life East
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Indemnity
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open POS II
- Core Essential (HMO)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- UHC Passport
- Employee Health Plan
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- HighMark
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- First Health PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Navigate
- CareFirst EPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Medicare FFS
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Optimum Choice
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- BlueChoice Open Access
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Choice Fund PPO
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Choice POS II Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Aetna Basic
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- United Student Resources
- IH-PPO
- Beech Street PPO
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- First Health PPO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- Choice POS
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CIGNA EPO
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Network OA
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- IH-EPO Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA PPO
- OA Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Sentara Health
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- IH-POS
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
Education
Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners,
Allied Health Education: George Washington University School of Medicine (2017)