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Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College (1996)
Professional interests include: anxiety, angina, acute bronchitis, and more.
5454 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1100
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD is an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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Office Locations

5454 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1100
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
(301) 215-9420
(301) 215-4470
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Some issues Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 46
doctor visit 97
lab tests 142
preventive care 23
thyroid function tests 15
vaccines 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 57
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 103
diabetes management 13
doctor visit 255
lab tests 441
preventive care 109
thyroid function tests 43
vaccines 48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 51
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 24
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 165
diabetes management 26
doctor visit 296
lab tests 640
preventive care 151
thyroid function tests 89
vaccines 43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 37
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 11
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 14
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 144
diabetes management 28
doctor visit 252
lab tests 572
preventive care 133
thyroid function tests 63
vaccines 15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 16
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 27
diabetes management 11
doctor visit 33
lab tests 103
preventive care 25
thyroid function tests 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 36
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 20
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 38
doctor visit 54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 16
Female 35
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 33
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 248

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD treated as an internist in CHEVY CHASE, MD were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw 87
diabetes management 19
doctor visit 176
lab tests 379
preventive care 88
thyroid function tests 44
vaccines 29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 78
Ethnicity
Black / African American 5
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 74
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 3
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 38
85 and over 3
Less than 65 2
65 to 74 50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD From 2016 - 2023

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

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 17
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 6
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD graduated from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College in 1996. She completed residency at Prince George's Hospital Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College (1996)

Residency: Prince George's Hospital Center (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

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. Shadi Pezeshki, 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, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), 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, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, 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), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, 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, 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), 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. Shadi Pezeshki, 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
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
CareFirst EPO
Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
Medicare Direct
OCI Direct (HMO)
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
Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland
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)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
Aetna Better Health of Virginia
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
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)
Employee Health Plan
Choice POS II Open Access
Navigate
Police and Fire Clinic
Network OA
Aetna Classic 3500
CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 251 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shadi Pezeshki, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in CHEVY CHASE, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-20
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*Dr. Pezeshki was extremely thorough - Took a lot of time giving a very lengthy examination explaining in great detail her findings and recommendations for improvements and cure. This is a doctor that REALLY cares.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-08
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Dr. Pezeski is an excellent doctor. I followed her from a previous medical practice!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-18
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Dr Pezeshki is very caring professional and I feel very grateful for her support.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-23
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I am very happy with Dr. Pezeshki - she is kind, efficient and thoughtful.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-23
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Dr. Pezeshki is an excellent and empathetic listener.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-26
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*Dr. Shadi was great!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-22
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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-10
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Organon LLC $265 NEXPLANON
$265
AbbVie Inc. $99 QULIPTA
$53 		VRAYLAR
$31 		UBRELVY
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $85 GARDASIL9
$14 		DULERA
$13 		PNEUMOVAX 23
$13
$44
Novo Nordisk Inc $65 Victoza
$35 		Tresiba
$30
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. $60 NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP
$60
Other $444 COLOGUARD
$46 		AirCurve
$46 		QSYMIA
$31 		AJOVY
$28 		Kazano
$26 		Other
$267
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,017

Biography

Dr. Shadi Pezeshki's areas of expertise include nasal congestion (stuffy nose), runner's knee (patellofemoral syndrome), and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Pezeshki takes. She attended Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College and then went on to complete her residency at Prince George's Hospital Center. She is affiliated with MedStar Health. She has an open panel in Chevy Chase, MD according to Doctor.com.

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