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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baker, Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Kim Baker, MD is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office.
Where did Dr. Baker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus
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 Otolaryngologist, 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:
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
- Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
- Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
- Long-term Ear Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66006: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, recurrent, bilateral
- H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
- H6523: Chronic serous otitis media, bilateral
- H65196: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, recurrent, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Chronic Adenoiditis
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
- Persistent adenoid infection
- Long-term adenoid inflammation
- Recurrent adenoiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
- J3502: Chronic adenoiditis
Also known as:
- Laryngomalacia at Birth
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Throat Disorder
- Tongue Disorder
- Floppy Larynx (Congenital)
- Soft Voice Box Cartilage
- Congenital Laryngomalacia
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q315: Congenital laryngomalacia
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Fluid in Middle Ear
- Ear Infection
- Serous otitis media
- Ear effusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Which procedures does Dr. Baker perform as a Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kim Baker may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Baker's office.
Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?
Dr. Baker 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. Baker accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Baker in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baker's office located?
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 1023141413.
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. Kim Baker's specialty?
Dr. Baker is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist near Kansas City, MO. A pediatric otolaryngologist specializes in managing infants and children with congenital and acquired conditions of the aerodigestive tract, nose, sinuses, ears, and other head and neck areas. They have expertise in diagnosing and treating childhood disorders related to voice, speech, language, and hearing. Contact Dr. Baker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kim Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baker is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Otolaryngologist?
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Is Kim Baker accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kim Baker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kim Baker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kim Baker?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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