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Who is Dr. Baer, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. David Baer, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Baer completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine. Dr. Baer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baer’s office at (510) 752-1000.
Where did Dr. Baer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr-Sf, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Baer board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Baer typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Baer typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Baer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Baer accept my insurance?
Dr. Baer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 752-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baer accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Baer in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Baer's office located?
What is Dr. Baer's NPI number?An 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 1780762575.
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. David Baer's specialty?
Dr. Baer is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Oakland, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. David Baer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Baer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Baer accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Baer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Baer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baer's office at (510) 752-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Baer?
Please contact Dr. Baer's office at (510) 752-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Baer have?
Dr. David Baer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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