Summary

Dr. Howard Gilmer is currently serving as Medical Director for the Amputee Rehabilitation Program at MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. He sees patients with a wide variety of injuries and conditions, including limb loss, musculoskeletal pain or injury, sciatica, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, and more. His practice performs many procedures and injections, such as botox for spasticity, joint aspiration, joint injection, musculoskeletal ultrasound and gait analysis. Dr. Gilmer is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). Most major insurances accepted.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Nat'L Rehab Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
  • 4 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

102 Irving St NW #1332

102 Irving St NW Suite 1332Washington, DC 20010

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Speaks English Speaks English, Telugu, Hindi Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
Washington , DCManassas , VABethesda , MDCatonsville , MD
Med School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: School of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Howard Gilmer

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • University of Maryland Health Partners

Medical Specialties

Howard Gilmer has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Howard Gilmer has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Physical Therapy
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Howard Gilmer holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia. They are board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nat'L Rehab Hosp, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997, Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny in 1997, and New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Howard Gilmer's NPI number is 1265435291.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Howard Gilmer speak?
Howard Gilmer speaks English.
Which hospitals is Howard Gilmer affiliated with?
Howard Gilmer is affiliated with Medstar National Rehabilitation Network.
Where is Howard Gilmer's office located?
Howard Gilmer's office is located at 102 Irving St NW Suite 1332, Washington, DC, 20010.
Does Howard Gilmer accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Howard Gilmer has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Howard Gilmer accepting new patients?
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