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Dr. David Baker, DO

Carlsbad, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baker, Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. David Baker, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (216) 444-2200.

    What languages does Dr. Baker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Baker treat?

    As a Neurologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Hemiplegia
    • Paralysis
    • One-sided paralysis
    • Half-body paralysis
    • Hemiparesis
    • Partial paralysis on one side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8190: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting unspecified side
    • G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Slurred or Unclear Speech
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech
    • Dysarthria
    • Anarthria
    • Difficulty articulating words

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia
    • R471: Dysarthria and anarthria

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Facial Weakness
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29810: Facial weakness

    Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Baker in Carlsbad, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. David Baker's Primary Practice

    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200

    Carlsbad, CA 92011

    (216) 444-2200

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    Dr. David Baker's Practice 2

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 102

    Escondido, CA 92029

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    Dr. David Baker's Practice 3

    354 Santa Fe Dr

    Encinitas, CA 92024

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    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 1316442296.

    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. David Baker's specialty?

    Dr. Baker is a Neurologist near Carlsbad, CA.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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

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    Is David Baker accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

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

    Does Dr. David Baker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Baker?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (216) 444-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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