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Dr. Galen Baker, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Bakersfield, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Galen Baker, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (661) 663-6100.

    Is Dr. Baker board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Galen Baker, DO is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Baker speak?

    Dr. Baker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Baker typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Baker diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Baker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Baker typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Galen Baker may include:

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 663-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Bakersfield, CA?

    Dr. Baker in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. Galen Baker's Primary Practice

    400 Old River Rd

    Bakersfield, CA 93311

    (661) 663-6100

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    What hospitals are Dr. Baker affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Baker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kaiser Permanente - Sacramento Medical Center,Sacramento, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CA
    Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento,Sacramento, CA

    What is Dr. Baker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497910632.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baker?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baker

    What is Dr. Galen Baker's specialty?

    Dr. Baker is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bakersfield, CA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Galen Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Galen Baker accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Galen Baker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Galen Baker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (661) 663-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Galen Baker?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (661) 663-6100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. Baker's office is located in Bakersfield, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Galen Baker have?

    Dr. Galen Baker is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.