Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baumgarten, Internist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Thomas Baumgarten, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Baumgarten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baumgarten’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baumgarten’s office at (814) 822-0556.
What languages does Dr. Baumgarten speak?
Dr. Baumgarten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Baumgarten typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Baumgarten 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. Baumgarten. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baumgarten typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Baumgarten 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. Baumgarten's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baumgarten accept my insurance?
Dr. Baumgarten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 822-0556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baumgarten accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Baumgarten in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Baumgarten's office located?
Dr. Thomas Baumgarten's Primary Practice
1616 E Pleasant Valley Blvd
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 822-0556
What hospitals are Dr. Baumgarten affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baumgarten has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Mount Nittany Medical Center,State College, PA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Upmc Altoona,Altoona, PA
Ranked Colon Surgery

Ranked Colon Surgery
Upmc Williamsport,Williamsport, PA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital,Bloomsburg, PA
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery

Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center,Danville, PA
Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Procedures
Penn Highlands State College,State College, PA
What is Dr. Baumgarten's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baumgarten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336280296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baumgarten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baumgarten
What is Dr. Thomas Baumgarten's specialty?
Dr. Baumgarten is an Internist near Altoona, PA.
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.