Who is Dr. Baker, Clinical Geneticist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Peter Baker, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (720) 777-1234.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baker?
Dr. Peter Baker, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Geneticist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baker empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pediatric Clinical Genetics, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Aurora/CO community, Dr. Baker is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
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 Clinical Geneticist, 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:
Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Lipid Metabolism Disorder
Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
MCAD Deficiency
Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
MCADD
VLCAD Deficiency
Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
VLCADD
ICD-10 Codes:
E71311: Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
E71310: Long chain/very long chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Also known as:
Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
Newborn Screening
Positive newborn screen
Failed newborn screening
Newborn test abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
P099: Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
Child Development Problems
Child Development
Developmental concerns in children
Abnormal child development
Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism
Primary Carnitine Deficiency
Metabolic Disorder
Primary carnitine deficiency
Branched-Chain Amino Acid Disorders
Branched-Chain Amino Acid Metabolism Condition
Systemic Primary Carnitine Deficiency
Carnitine Uptake Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
E7119: Other disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism
E7141: Primary carnitine deficiency
Also known as:
Other Genetic Syndrome
Other Specific Birth Defects
Birth Defects
Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
Uncommon Congenital Syndromes
Rare Congenital Anomalies
Uncommon Birth Malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified
Q898: Other specified congenital malformations
Also known as:
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
Lysine and Hydroxylysine Metabolism Disorder
Ornithine Metabolism Disorder
Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Hyperlysinemia
Ornithine translocase deficiency
Lysine Processing Problems
Genetic Lysine Disorder
Ornithine Translocase Deficiency
Hyperornithinemia
Ornithine Processing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
E723: Disorders of lysine and hydroxylysine metabolism
E724: Disorders of ornithine metabolism
Also known as:
Methylmalonic Acidemia
Metabolic Disorder
Methylmalonic acidemia
MMA
Methylmalonic Aciduria
Methylmalonic Acidopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
E71120: Methylmalonic acidemia
Also known as:
Failure to Thrive in Children
Short Stature in Children
Growth Disorder
Poor growth in children
Childhood growth problems
Infant growth failure
Child Growth Problems
Dwarfism
Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
Fabry Disease
Genetic Brain Disorder
Fabry disease
Anderson-Fabry disease
Alpha-galactosidase A deficiency
Genetic Metabolic Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
E7521: Fabry (-Anderson) disease
Also known as:
Other Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Atypical psychological development
Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome
Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
Genetic Brain Disorder
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
HPRT deficiency
HGPRT deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
E791: Lesch-Nyhan syndrome
Also known as:
Chromosomal Abnormality
Genetic Disorder
Genetic Chromosome Disorder
Chromosome Problem
Aneuploidy
ICD-10 Codes:
Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
B Vitamins
Malnutrition
Specific B Vitamin Shortage
Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
Family history of endocrine, nutritional, or metabolic disease
Endocrine Disease
Family History
Metabolic Disorder
Inherited endocrine disorder risk
Genetic predisposition to metabolic disease
Family history of nutritional problems
ICD-10 Codes:
Z8349: Family history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
Which procedures does Dr. Baker perform as a Clinical Geneticist?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Baker may include:
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 1295946176.
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. Peter Baker's specialty?
Dr. Baker is a Clinical Geneticist near Aurora, CO.
A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Baker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Baker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals:
Children's Hospital Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus.
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.
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Is Peter Baker accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Peter Baker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Baker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Baker?
Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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