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Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Vidalia, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joseph Baker, Family Medicine Specialist in Vidalia, GA?

    Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vidalia, GA. Dr. Joseph Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joseph Baker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joseph Baker’s office at (912) 535-5555.

    What languages does Dr. Joseph Baker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Joseph Baker typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Joseph 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. Joseph 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Joseph Baker typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker may include:

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Baker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joseph Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 535-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joseph Baker accept in Vidalia, GA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Employee Benefits Consultants

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Joseph Baker's office located?

    Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker's Primary Practice

    1 Meadows Pkwy

    Vidalia, GA 30474

    (912) 535-5555

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

    Dr. Joseph Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740804848.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joseph Baker?

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

    What is Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker's specialty?

    Dr. Joseph Baker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Vidalia, GA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Baker is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Optim Medical Center - Tattnall, Fairview Park Hospital, East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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 Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker accepting new patients in Vidalia, GA?

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

    Does Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joseph Baker's office at (912) 535-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Diedra Joseph Baker?

    Please contact Dr. Joseph Baker's office at (912) 535-5555 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Joseph Baker's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Baker's office is located in Vidalia, GA.