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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bak, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Michele Bak, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Bak is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bak’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bak’s office.
Is Dr. Bak board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
Yes, Dr. Michele Bak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Bak speak?
Dr. Bak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bak treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Bak 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. Bak. 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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Other Low White Blood Cell Count
- Lymphocytosis
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Other leukocytosis
- Increased white blood cells
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
- Other leukopenia
- Specific low WBC count
- Uncommon white blood cell deficiency
- High lymphocyte count
- Elevated lymphocytes
- Lymphocyte increase
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72818: Other decreased white blood cell count
- D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Blood and Bone Marrow Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Hematologic Conditions
- Diseases of Blood-Forming Organs
ICD-10 Codes:
- D7589: Other specified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs
Which procedures does Dr. Bak perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michele Bak may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bak's office.
Does Dr. Bak accept my insurance?
Dr. Bak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bak accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Bak in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of North Carolina
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bak's office located?
What is Dr. Bak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689731515.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bak
What is Dr. Michele Bak's specialty?
Dr. Bak is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Norfolk, VA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Bak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michele Bak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bak is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Careplex 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 Michele Bak accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Michele Bak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michele Bak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bak's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michele Bak?
Please contact Dr. Bak's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michele Bak have?
Dr. Michele Bak is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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