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Based in Anderson, IN, Joseph C Baer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Joseph graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994. Joseph is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Joseph provided 403 services to 219 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (765) 298-4140
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1210 MEDICAL ARTS BLVD STE 215
Anderson, IN 46011
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
403 services · 219 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
222 |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
17 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
11 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
37 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
31 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
28 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
21 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Other general surgeons in Anderson 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Baer?
Dr. Baer is a general surgeon in Anderson, IN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Baer's address?
Dr. Baer is listed at 1210 MEDICAL ARTS BLVD STE 215, Anderson, IN 46011. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Baer?
The number on file is (765) 298-4140. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Baer?
Dr. Baer's National Provider Identifier is 1891716635. 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 Dr. Baer train?
Dr. Baer attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Baer have?
Dr. Baer has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Baer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Baer performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope and insertion of central venous tube with port, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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