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Dr. Adam Baker, MD

Germantown, TN

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Baker, Dermatologist in Germantown, TN?

    Dr. Adam Baker, MD is a Dermatologist, who primarily practices in Germantown, TN. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Baker graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at University Of Tn College Of Med. Dr. Baker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office at (901) 362-7170.

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

    • Residency: University Of Tn College Of Med | University of Tennessee Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    Is Dr. Baker board certified in Dermatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Adam Baker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    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 Dermatologist, 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:

    • Acne Vulgaris
    • Acne
    • Common acne
    • Pimples
    • Breakouts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L700: Acne vulgaris

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Non-Scarring Hair Loss
    • Androgenic Hair Loss
    • Hair Loss
    • Androgenetic alopecia
    • Reversible hair loss
    • Temporary baldness
    • Non-permanent hair thinning
    • Male pattern baldness
    • Female pattern baldness
    • Genetic hair loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L659: Nonscarring hair loss, unspecified
    • L649: Androgenic alopecia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Benign Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous skin growths
    • Skin lesions
    • Benign skin masses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D239: Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Scars
    • Hypertrophic Scarring
    • Keloid Scars
    • Scar Tissue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L910: Hypertrophic scar

    Also known as:

    • Seborrheic Dermatitis
    • Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Condition
    • Dandruff
    • Cradle cap
    • Flaky skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L219: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    What procedures does Dr. Baker perform?

    As a Dermatologist, Dr. Baker performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Multiple Skin Lesion Injections
    • Intralesional Injections (Multiple)
    • Injections for Skin Growths
    • Steroid Injections for Skin

    CPT Codes:

    • 11901: Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Skin Growth Destruction
    • Benign Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Growths
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Lesion
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 17111: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
    • 11401: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Simple Wound Repair (Small)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Minor Laceration Repair
    • Superficial Wound Closure
    • Small Cut Stitching
    • Simple Skin Repair
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair
    • Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
    • Minor Facial Laceration Repair
    • Stitches for Small Face Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
    • 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Pellet Implantation
    • Birth Control
    • Hormone Replacement Pellets
    • Estradiol Pellet Insertion
    • Testosterone Pellet Insertion
    • Bioidentical Hormone Pellets

    CPT Codes:

    • 11980: Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin)

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Small Mole Removal
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Skin Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11400: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Underarm Sweat Gland Nerve Treatment
    • Axillary Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Underarm Sweating
    • Treatment for Excessive Underarm Sweating

    CPT Codes:

    • 64650: Chemodenervation of eccrine glands; both axillae

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Skin Lesions
    • PDT for Precancerous Skin
    • Light Therapy for Skin Cancer
    • Photosensitizing Drug Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 96573: Photodynamic therapy by external application of light to destroy premalignant lesions of the skin and adjacent mucosa with application and illumination/activation of photosensitizing drug(s) provided by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per day

    Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 362-7170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Germantown, TN?

    Dr. Baker in Germantown, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Arkansas Municipal League

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Moose International

    • New Era Life Insurance

    • Premier

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. Adam Baker's Primary Practice

    2120 Merchants Row Ste 2

    Germantown, TN 38138

    (901) 362-7170

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    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 1316955578.

    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. Adam Baker's specialty?

    Dr. Baker is a Dermatologist near Germantown, TN. Dermatologists are medical professionals trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions in both children and adults, including skin cancers, melanomas, and other tumors. They also manage disorders of the mouth, external genitalia, hair, and nails, and are skilled in treating conditions like dermatitis, allergic reactions, and skin manifestations of systemic diseases. Dermatologists receive specialized training in dermatopathology and dermatologic surgical techniques, and address cosmetic issues such as hair loss and scarring. Additionally, they use laboratory methods to diagnose immune-related skin disorders, often collaborating with immunohematologists for expert consultation and targeted therapies. Contact Dr. Baker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Adam Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Baker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Adam Baker accepting new patients in Germantown, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Adam Baker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Adam Baker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (901) 362-7170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Adam Baker?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office at (901) 362-7170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Adam Baker have?

    Dr. Adam Baker is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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