About Lucia M. Novak, NP, MSN, ANP-BC, ADM-BC
Ms. Novak is a board-certified nurse practitioner in both Adult Health and Advanced Diabetes Management and has over 20 years of experience in diabetes mellitus.
Her passion for assisting people with diabetes began in 2000 with the establishment of the Diabetes Institute of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center located in Bethesda, Maryland. Her many contributions included clinical practice, research, and education, and was an Adjunct Assistant Professor for The Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences located in Bethesda, Maryland from 2008-2018.
She is highly regarded among her peers and students and sought by other health care providers for her clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge of diabetes mellitus and its associated complications. In 2015, she was designated Master Clinician for her proven leadership and clinical acumen, an accolade that placed her among the top 2% of all health care providers of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Her patients also recognize her passion and caring attitude describing her as a “truly patient-focused provider” in her approach to their care, always making them feel valued. She was awarded The DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses – a distinction she cherishes because her nomination was generated by a patient.
From July of 2016 through January 2020, she was the Director of the Riverside Diabetes Center of Riverside Medical Associates located in Prince George’s County of Maryland. She transformed this practice with her knowledge and expertise of the technology available to better manage diabetes and provided insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring therapies to her patients.
In 2020, she brought her passion, knowledge, skills and leadership to Capital Diabetes & Endocrine Associates of Silver Spring, Maryland and is the Co-Executive Director of the Capital Health & Metabolic Center – specifically created for the specialized treatment of diabetes and obesity management.
Ms. Novak’s additional current professional activities include Director of Capital District of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland, Chair of the Advanced Practice Community of Interest for the American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, member of the ADA Therapeutic Inertia Steering Committee, and Associate Editor for Clinical Diabetes, a peer-reviewed publication of the American Diabetes Association. She herself has also authored/co-authored many published peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, webinars, podcasts and continuing education presentations.
Her nearly 30 years of nursing experience also includes active duty service as a Commissioned Officer of the United States Army Nurse Corps. Of all of her contributions, she is most proud of providing the highest quality of health care to the deserving men and women of the US Military.
Practice Locations
Ms. Lucia M. Novak, Co-Executive Director sees patients at:
- Surgical Associates, Chartered in Riverdale, MD 20737
- Capital Diabetes and Endocrine Associates in Silver Spring, MD 20902
Education
Ms. Novak graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Catholic University of America and with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University. Lucia M. Novak, NP, MSN, ANP-BC, ADM-BC earned degrees of a Nurse Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, and Advanced Diabetes Manager, Board Certified.
Licenses
Lucia M. Novak, NP, MSN, ANP-BC, ADM-BC has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since January 26, 2006, and her NPI number is 1851361182.
Book an Appointment
Ms. Lucia M. Novak is a verified adult health nurse practitioner on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Ms. Lucia M. Novak, please call (301) 836-9900.
