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Dr. Bruce Baker, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baker, Family Medicine Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Bruce Baker, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Baker graduated from University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Family Practice. 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 (616) 281-9066.

    Where did Dr. Baker go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St John Hosp & Med Ctr, Family Practice | St John Hospital and Medical Center | St John Hospital and Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences | Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    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 Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Baker typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

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

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

    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 (616) 281-9066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Baker in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • Corewell Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. Bruce Baker's Primary Practice

    5070 Cascade Rd SE Ste 250

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

    (616) 281-9066

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    What is Dr. Baker's NPI number?A 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 1467532648.

    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. Bruce Baker's specialty?

    Dr. Baker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    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. Bruce Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, Bronson Methodist 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Bruce Baker accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Bruce Baker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (616) 281-9066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce Baker?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (616) 281-9066 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. Baker's office is located in Grand Rapids, MI.