Who is Dr. Barker, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Where did Dr. Barker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Louisiana State University Program
Medical School: St. Christopher Iba Mar Diop College of Medicine
Is Dr. Barker board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Barker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barker speak?
Dr. Barker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barker typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Barker 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. Barker. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barker typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Barker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Barker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Barker accept my insurance?
Dr. Barker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-4050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barker accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Barker in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Canon
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Franciscan Miss Ourlady Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Barker's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Barker's Primary Practice
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-4050
What hospitals are Dr. Barker affiliated with?
Dr. Barker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Barker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932390432.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barker
What is Dr. Benjamin Barker's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.