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Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD

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(3039 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Weill Cornell Medical College (1977)

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

10301 Georgia Avenue Medical Park West, Suite 301
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(301) 754-1950

Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD is an internist in Silver Spring, MD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

10301 Georgia Avenue Medical Park West, Suite 301
Silver Spring, MD 20902

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Some issues Dr. Penny L. Bisk, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic stool guaiac test

In 2023, Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD performed more diagnostic stool guaiac test (gFOBT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

fecal occult blood test

urinalysis

In 2012, Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD performed more fecal occult blood test (FOBT), and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2012 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	35
doctor visit	1488
lab tests	48
preventive care	213
vaccines	159

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2013 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	28
doctor visit	1365
lab tests	50
preventive care	170
vaccines	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2014 were preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1494
lab tests	99
preventive care	109
vaccines	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1472
lab tests	58
preventive care	233
vaccines	220

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	836

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1403
lab tests	91
preventive care	221
vaccines	203

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1489
lab tests	109
preventive care	118
vaccines	118

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1677
lab tests	254
preventive care	138
vaccines	138

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1726
lab tests	179
preventive care	146
vaccines	146

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1440
lab tests	119
preventive care	53
vaccines	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	71
Hispanic	11
Asian	13
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1549
lab tests	127

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	71
Hispanic	11
Asian	16
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1602
lab tests	127
preventive care	17
vaccines	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated as an internist in Silver Spring, MD were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and anorectal procedures.

anorectal procedures	31
doctor visit	1518
lab tests	114
preventive care	141
vaccines	125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD.

**Gender**
Female	424
Male	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	65
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	447
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	21

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	198
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	252

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1977. She completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (1977)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center (1981)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Penny L. Bisk, 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. Penny L. Bisk, 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, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, 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, 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, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, 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, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), 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), 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. Penny L. Bisk, 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

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

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

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

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

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Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 3039 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Penny L. Bisk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Silver Spring, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-13

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Dr. Bisk is an excellent, caring, knowledgeable physician, whose professional insight and experience, along with her personal kindness, are conveyed in every interaction with her patients. On this particular visit, she listened to my new concerns, addressed them seriously and thoroughly even though symptoms were not immediately apparent. She recommended further evaluation and consultation with specialists. I feel very fortunate to be Dr. Bisk's patient and I'm very grateful for her ongoing care.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-02-15

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This appointment was very limited in scope and requiested specific testing before surgery. She made some helpful suggestions about recovery techniques and what recovery period would look like. She also reenforced recommendations on meds and pre-surgery prep that the surgeon had recommended. That was very reassuring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-28

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Dr.Bisk is an outstanding medical professional. She is very knowledgeable, friendly, has a wonderful consultative manner and is very thorough. She is an excellent communicator and explains all aspects of my condition and treatment in a way that is easy to understand and manage.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-06

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Dr. Bisk has been my PCP for over 30 years and I can't imagine a time when she will retire. I have always received excellent care from her and, as a retired nurse, that's a blessing to me. NO PROBLEMS EVER!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-12

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I have been a patient of this practice and Dr. Bisk for more than 25?years. They are professional, knowledgeable and show concern and compassion for their patients.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-29

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Dr. Bisk always listens and answers any questions about any problems and fully discusses her findings and any recommendations, all with a personal touch.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-03

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Dr. Bisk is always interested in my health concerns. She listens, examines and gives recommendations to elevate the problem. She is the very best.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-18

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There is no Better Dr than Dr Bisk. She brings her wealth of knowledge, experience with Her sense of humor to make the visit pleasurable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-01

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Dr. Bisk is extremely thorough and professional. She has made several positive and beneficial improvements to my overall health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-23

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Dr Bisk always treats me as if I am her only patient. I never feel rushed. She listens. She gives suggestions. She is thorough.

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Biography

Clinical interests for Dr. Penny Bisk include alcohol abuse, depression, and bronchiectasis. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bisk is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. After completing medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), she performed her residency at George Washington University Medical Center. She has received the distinction of Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Bisk is currently accepting new patients at her office in Silver Spring, MD.