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Who is Dr. Baker, Pediatric Surgeon in Portland, ME?
Dr. Meredith Baker is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (207) 662-5555.
What languages does Dr. Baker speak?
Dr. Baker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baker treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
- Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
- Complicated Appendicitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Skin Disorder
- Skin Condition
- Unspecified Skin Condition
- Skin and Tissue Disorder
- Dermatological Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L988: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Childhood Gender Dysphoria
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence in children
- Gender identity issues in kids
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F642: Gender identity disorder of childhood
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Follicular Skin Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Hair Follicle Cyst
- Dermal Cyst
- Subcutaneous Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L729: Follicular cyst of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Spleen Laceration
- Spleen Disease
- Wounds and Injuries
- Torn Spleen
- Ruptured Spleen
- Spleen Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S36039A: Unspecified laceration of spleen, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Baker perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Baker 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Baker in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plans
Medicaid
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
USAA
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Where is Dr. Baker's office located?
Dr. Meredith Baker's Primary Practice
887 Congress St Ste 400
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 662-5555
What is Dr. Baker's NPI number?An 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 1881937712.
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. Meredith Baker's specialty?
Dr. Baker is a Pediatric Surgeon near Portland, ME. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Baker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Meredith Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, York Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center 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 Meredith Baker accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Baker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meredith Baker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (207) 662-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meredith Baker?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (207) 662-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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