35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baca, Rheumatologist in North Platte, NE?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baca?
Dr. Loretta Baca, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baca empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, Rheumatology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the North Platte, NE community, Dr. Baca is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Rheumatology; Exempla St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co
Is Dr. Baca board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Loretta Baca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baca speak?
Dr. Baca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Baca typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Baca 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. Baca. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
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 a Rheumatologist like Dr. Baca typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Loretta Baca may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Baca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baca accept my insurance?
Dr. Baca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (308) 534-6687 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baca accept in North Platte, NE?
Dr. Baca in North Platte, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nebraska
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baca's office located?
Dr. Loretta Baca's Primary Practice
302 S Jeffers St
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 534-6687
What hospitals are Dr. Baca affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baca has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baca's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568466811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baca