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Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD

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(Dr. Deborah Horwitz, MD)

(2649 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Temple University School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: anxiety, angina, acute bronchitis, and more.

6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 401
Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 897-5001

Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD is an internist in Bethesda, MD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

6410 Rockledge Drive Suite 401
Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 897-5001

(301) 897-5193

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Some issues Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“The disease - spread by tick bites - has symptoms that can overlap with other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, so testing is important to confirm the diagnosis, explains Dr. Deborah...”—"What tests you really need (and when)", CNN, August 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

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urine tests

In 2012, Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	510
preventive care	93
vaccines	93

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	570
preventive care	133
vaccines	109

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	571
preventive care	74
vaccines	63

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	14
doctor visit	659
preventive care	269
vaccines	241

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	460
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	736
preventive care	178
vaccines	178

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	27
Hispanic	11
Asian	25
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2016

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	792
preventive care	172
vaccines	172

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	31
Hispanic	12
Asian	30
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	81
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	12
doctor visit	783
lab tests	22
preventive care	239
vaccines	211

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	852
lab tests	19
preventive care	239
vaccines	215

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	25
Hispanic	12
Asian	32
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	742
lab tests	12
preventive care	52
vaccines	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	32
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	712
lab tests	30
preventive care	63
vaccines	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	33
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	900
lab tests	42
preventive care	36
vaccines	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	31
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated as an internist in Bethesda, MD were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	12
doctor visit	711
lab tests	25
preventive care	140
vaccines	127

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	26
Non-Hispanic White	375
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	7
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	237

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at Tufts Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Tufts Medical Center (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2649 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Deborah Beth Horwitz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethesda, MD.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2025-03-25

I went this afternoon to the practice since I had a lab follow-up. I have usually had a decent experience with Dr. Gandhi who was my PCP (before he left the practice) and I saw another doctor at this practice at an earlier time who was good as well. I took this appointment very early on in Nov/Dec'24 and wanted to ensure I see all the doctor's in the practice so I picked Dr. Horwitz. Little did I know, I will be rushed and she will take offense to the fact that I was trying to see if there was an alternative to taking additional medications. She literally said to me, you are not agreeing to anything I am saying....no Dr. Horwitz, I was telling you that when you put me on a new medicine I don't know how that will react with my other medicine since I am getting nausea and other side effects. She just wanted to tell me to take the medicine and go about my business. She clearly did not want to listen to what I had to say. Also, she was rushingly jumping to conclusion on anything that I shared with her and did not give me time to finish my thought and/or talk about a game plan on how I can achieve my goal. In fact, I had to ask for a nutritionist instead of her recommending it to ensure I can get the help I need. It's like basic stuff that you talk about with your patients to help them lose weight. Also, she left the room to get me a name of the nutritionist and then came back with not just a nutritionist's name but also the name of another doctor in the practice and told me that she/herself is not taking new patients. What just happened here?! Why didn't she change the appointment in that case if she is not taking new patients? Did she not know I was Dr. Gandhi's patient? Did she not read my chart before she walked in? Clearly Dr. Horwitz is overwhelmed but instead of addressing it, she is choosing to rush patients and that is not good for anyone. We as patients do not take appointments daily with our doctors or can't afford to keep calling them for every little thing, and when a doctor rushes you and does not listen to you, you can tell they are there to move you along and not actually help you. She also took offense at the fact I used the word feel and said, "feel, feel is not scientific". Sure, it is not but there are alternatives to medicine that can help things such as exercise and diet. And shouldn't you be asking patients to do that regardless?

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-25

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Dr Horwitz is very knowledgeable and thorough. Dr. Horwitz reviews all results, current and past and reviews family history as well as current medical conditions to decide the appropriate treatment, additional testing and other recommendations. She is very easy to talk to and she listens.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-11

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Dr Deborah Horwitz is a brilliant dedicated physician. She has saved my life and continues to save it. I am very fortunate to be a patient of Dr Horwitz and MedStar is very fortunate to have her as one of its Physicians

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-12-02

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Dr. Horwitz didn't refill one of the prescriptions that she said she would. I had to request the refill through the patient portal a few days after my physical

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-29

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I saw both Dr Horwitz and a resident who is working with her. Dr Horwitz was excellent, as always and the resident has a wonderful future, as do his patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-10

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My experience with Dr. Horwitz was pleasant. She was attentive to my concerns, provided good medical advice, and follow up with a specialist.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-09-05

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I believe the Doctor could listen a little longer to the patient's description of the problems at hand. Visits, in general, feel rushed.

Overall Rating: 3.0 2023-09-15

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Dr Horowitz is a fine doctor. She was very irritated by her tight schedule. She needs more time for each patient and less stress.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-22

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Over my 15 year experience with Dr. Horwitz, she been amazing. I will definitely recommend her to any body.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-15

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Dr. Horwitz was really helpful, and attended to all my health issues in a thorough way. She was excellent.

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General Payments

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Biography

Areas of expertise for Dr. Deborah Horwitz include depression, bronchiectasis, and diabetes screening. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Horwitz appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Horwitz's medical residency was performed at Tufts Medical Center. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health. She has an open panel in Bethesda, MD according to Doctor.com.