Summary

Dr. German sees patients at the following location:

3800 Reservoir Road NW

PHC Building 5th floor

Washington, DC, 20007

Phone: 202-444-5111

Fax: 877-303-1461

 

Charles Amir German, MD, MS, FAHA, FASPC, is the Director of Preventive Cardiology and a preventive cardiologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. German works with patients to identify, address, and ultimately lower their risk of cardiovascular events. He helps patients manage their high cholesterol, hypertension, and cardiometabolic disease through personalized diet and exercise plans or medications.

As an expert in risk assessment, Dr. German begins every visit with a comprehensive evaluation of a patient’s risk factors to fully understand each individual’s unique circumstances. This includes novel biomarkers, blood testing and cardiovascular imaging. He then collaborates with them to develop a practical treatment plan, including lifestyle changes, medication, or other therapies.

Dr. German is at the forefront of preventive cardiology research, and is fellow of the American Heart Association and American Society for Preventive Cardiology. He is passionate about helping individual patients and impacting the general population with proven strategies for lowering risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke.

Philosophy of Care

 "When patients visit my office, I assess their unique cardiovascular risk factors and create a tailored plan to reduce their risk of heart disease, which consists of both lifestyle modifications as well as medication therapy when needed. My goal is for patients to leave feeling listened to, informed, and confident about their care moving forward."

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Office Location

MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 5TH Fl 5Washington, DC 20007

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 12 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles German

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles German has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles German has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Dr. Charles German holds an active medical license in the states of District Of Columbia and Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in 2021.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Alabama Birmingham-Internal Medicine in 2017.

Medical School

Graduated from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2014.

NPI Number

Dr. German's NPI number is 1316359441.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Charles German accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Charles German affiliated with?
Dr. Charles German is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Charles German speak?
Dr. Charles German speaks English.
Does Dr. Charles German accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Charles German has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Charles German's office located?
Dr. Charles German's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Rd NW Bldg 5TH Fl 5, Washington, DC, 20007.

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