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Who is Dr. Baker, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baker graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Baker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (949) 764-5570.
Where did Dr. Baker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rutgers
Is Dr. Baker board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Baker speak?
Dr. Baker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Baker treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
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:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg Vein
- Lower Extremity DVT
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity
What procedures does Dr. Baker perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
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:
- Vena Cava Filter Removal
- IVC Filter Retrieval
- Endovascular Filter Removal
- Blood Clot Filter Removal
CPT Codes:
- 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
- Vena Cava Filter Insertion
- IVC Filter Placement
- Blood Clot Filter Insertion
- Endovascular Vena Cava Filter
CPT Codes:
- 37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
- Central Line Check with Contrast Dye
- Central Venous Catheter Study
- Central Line Imaging
- Contrast Study for Central Access Device
CPT Codes:
- 36598: Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
- Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
- Percutaneous fluid drainage
- Abscess drainage with imaging
- Peritoneal fluid aspiration
- Abscess Aspiration
- Cyst Drainage
- Hematoma Puncture
- Bulla Aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
- 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous
- 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
Also known as:
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Kidney Biopsy
- Deep Bone Biopsy
- Muscle Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
- Needle Bone Biopsy
- Trocar Bone Biopsy
- Vertebral Body Biopsy
- Femur Biopsy
- Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
- 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
- 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
CPT Codes:
- 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
- Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
- Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
- Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
- Gastrostomy Tube Change
- Cecostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
- Suprapubic catheter insertion
- Bladder drainage tube placement
- Percutaneous bladder catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
Also known as:
- Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
- Neurovascular embolization
- Intracranial vessel occlusion
- Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 764-5570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Baker in Palo Alto, 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
CalOptima
Crown Cork and Seal Company
HealthComp
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baker's office located?
Dr. Christopher Baker's Primary Practice
1804 Embarcadero Rd Ste 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(949) 764-5570
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 1013059872.
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. Christopher Baker's specialty?
Dr. Baker is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Palo Alto, CA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Baker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Hoag Orthopaedic Institute, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Orange County Global 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 Christopher Baker accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Baker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Baker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (949) 764-5570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Baker?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (949) 764-5570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Baker have?
Dr. Christopher Baker is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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