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Dr. Lew Barker, MD

Dr. Lew Barker, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Modesto, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Barker, Family Medicine Specialist in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Lew Barker, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Barker graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Florida Hospital East Orlando. Dr. Barker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barker’s office at (209) 524-1211.

    Where did Dr. Barker go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Florida Hospital East Orlando

    • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Barker board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Lew Barker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Barker typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, 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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Barker typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lew Barker may include:

    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 (209) 524-1211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Barker accept in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Barker in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Barker's office located?

    Dr. Lew Barker's Primary Practice

    600 Coffee Rd

    Modesto, CA 95355

    (209) 524-1211

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    Dr. Lew Barker's Practice 2

    2505 W Hammer Ln

    Stockton, CA 95209

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    Dr. Lew Barker's Practice 3

    1011 Sylvan Ave Ste C

    Modesto, CA 95350

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    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 1295770337.

    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. Lew Barker's specialty?

    Dr. Barker is a Family Medicine Specialist near Modesto, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Lew Barker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Barker is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, Ca, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Lew Barker accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lew Barker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lew Barker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Barker's office at (209) 524-1211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lew Barker?

    Please contact Dr. Barker's office at (209) 524-1211 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Barker's office located?

    Dr. Barker's offices are located in Modesto, CA and Stockton, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lew Barker have?

    Dr. Lew Barker is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.