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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baker, Trauma Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Samantha Baker, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (205) 975-3288.
What languages does Dr. Baker speak?
Dr. Baker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Baker typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Pelvis
- Fractures
- Pelvic Fracture
- Fractured Pelvis
- Pelvis Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S32810A: Multiple fractures of pelvis with stable disruption of pelvic ring, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Baker typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Baker may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 (205) 975-3288 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Baker in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Baker's office located?
What is Dr. Baker's NPI number?An 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 1215314067.
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. Samantha Baker's specialty?
Dr. Baker is a Trauma Surgeon near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Samantha Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Samantha Baker accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Baker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Baker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (205) 975-3288 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Baker?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (205) 975-3288 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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