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Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD

Accepting New Patients

(3052 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Howard University College of Medicine (1991)

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

106 Irving Street NW Suite 4200
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-2200

Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD is an internist in Washington, DC specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

106 Irving Street NW Suite 4200
Washington, DC 20010

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Some issues Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, 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.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2012 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1344
preventive care	96
vaccines	96

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1429
preventive care	168
vaccines	168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	478
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	73
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1332
preventive care	179
vaccines	179

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	495
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	69
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1228
preventive care	229
vaccines	229

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	988
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	118
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1079
preventive care	221
vaccines	221

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	469
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	62
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1406
preventive care	304
vaccines	304

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	553
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	205
85 and over	74
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1486
preventive care	281
vaccines	281

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	582
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	94
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1495
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
preventive care	287
vaccines	287

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	408

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	625
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	94
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	968
preventive care	130
vaccines	130

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	570
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	88
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1370
preventive care	61
vaccines	61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	533
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	86
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	2
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1324
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	493
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	82
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC were preventive care, vaccines, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	1314
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
preventive care	180
vaccines	180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	526
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	200
85 and over	76
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	245

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, 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. Fitzgerald Birmingham, 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, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, 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, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, 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 POS Plus, IH-Open EPO 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, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, 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), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, 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. Fitzgerald Birmingham, 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

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

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

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

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

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 POS Plus

IH-Open EPO 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

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

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)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 3052 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Birmingham is always . Very thorough he sits own. And goes through my records and really explains. Everything to me. He reminds when I need to make other appointments. With other doctors . I wish all my doctors. Had the same attitude as Dr. BIRMINGHAM.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Provided excellent services and recommendations from my doctor and his assistance during my entire visit. Dr. Burmingham took his time listening and taking care of my concerns. His expert services continues to be appreciated.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-11

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Dr. Birmingham is the best PC physician I've ever had. He truly cares about his patients. I fly up from Florida to see him, because I'm not switching to a new pc at my age

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-14

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It feel like I'm his only patient. He don't rush through your appointment. He really listens and addresses each concern. The best care I've received in a long time.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-13

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Dr was welcoming and in no rush.He was a true professional & knowledgeable. He involved in me in conversation as to what he was checking, very patient oriented

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-08

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Dr. Birmingham had been my PC for over ten years. Very pleased with him he listens cares about his patients. Yes I would refer anyone to Dr. Birmingham.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-24

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Dr Birmingham has always been very responsive and caring to my situations during our long relationship.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-21

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My doctor, Dr Birmingham, was, and STILL IS, PROFESSIONAL and HELPFUL in all of my doctor's visits.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-19

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Dr Birmingham is one of the best doctors I've had in along time. Very thorough and professional

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-07

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I live I. Florida now, but I fly back because Dr Birmingham has been the best PC I've ever had!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$65 Victoza $65
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$30 INVOKANA $30

**Types of Payments**
Education	$94

Biography

Patient reviews placed Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: depression, graves disease, and diabetes insipidus. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Birmingham is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. He trained at Washington Hospital Center for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Birmingham's office in Washington, DC.