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- 1445 Sheldon Rd, Suite G1, Grand Haven, MI 49417
About Dr. Bakker
Dirk A. Bakker, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Grand Haven, MI. Dirk is a 1996 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Dirk provided 1,388 services to 657 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881692077.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (616) 296-9100
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1445 SHELDON RD SUITE G1
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Pain
Pediatric and tumor
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Spine
- Cervical spondylosis
- Lumbar spondylosis
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Procedures & services
Ankle surgery
- Ankle Replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Closed fracture treatment
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Orthopedic evaluation
- Cast placement and management
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Total ankle replacement
- Bunion surgery
Hand and upper extremity
- Wrist fracture fixation
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Joint replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Nerves & spine
- Spine surgery consultation
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
Post-Op Care
- Cast Removal
Spine
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
Trauma and fixation
- External fracture fixation
- Intramedullary nailing
- Repair of fracture nonunion
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Tumor and pediatric
- Bone or soft-tissue tumor resection
- Limb-sparing cancer surgery
- Pediatric corrective osteotomy
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,388 services · 657 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
110 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
100 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
36 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dirk A. Bakker specialize in?
Dirk A. Bakker is an orthopaedic surgeon in Grand Haven, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dirk A. Bakker located?
Dirk A. Bakker is listed at 1445 Sheldon Rd Suite G1, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dirk A. Bakker's phone number?
The number on file is (616) 296-9100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dirk A. Bakker?
Dirk A. Bakker's National Provider Identifier is 1881692077. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dirk A. Bakker train?
Dirk A. Bakker attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dirk A. Bakker have?
Dirk A. Bakker has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dirk A. Bakker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dirk A. Bakker performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dirk A. Bakker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dirk A. Bakker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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