Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baer, Internist in Grand Rapids, MI?
Where did Dr. Baer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Wv University School Of Medicine Morgantown
Is Dr. Baer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Baer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baer speak?
Dr. Baer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Baer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Baer 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. Baer. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Baer may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Baer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baer accept my insurance?
Dr. Baer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 685-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baer accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Baer in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
Premier
Spectrum / Priority Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baer's office located?
Dr. William Baer's Primary Practice
260 Jefferson Ave SE Ste 115
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 685-3100
What hospitals are Dr. Baer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184731333.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baer
What is Dr. William Baer's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.