47 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baer, Internist in Dorchester, MA?
Where did Dr. Baer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Caritas Carney Hosp, Hematology-Internal Medicine; Caritas Carney Hosp, Internal Medicine; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Steward Carney Hospital Program
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Is Dr. Baer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Phyllis 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
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
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:
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baer typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Phyllis 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 (617) 282-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baer accept in Dorchester, MA?
Dr. Baer in Dorchester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baer's office located?
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 1548234065.
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. Phyllis 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.