Summary

Dr. James Baker is a rheumatologist who earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia. He completed his residency training at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital and has been practicing medicine for 29 years. Dr. Baker speaks English and brings nearly three decades of specialized experience in treating rheumatic conditions.

Dr. Baker is affiliated with Franklin Woods Community Hospital and practices at Medical Specialists Of Johnson City in Johnson City, Tennessee. He focuses on treating joint pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome. His diagnostic expertise includes comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood count testing to help evaluate inflammatory conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 29 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Medical Specialists Of Johnson City

303 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 200Johnson City, TN 37604
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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RheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatologyRheumatology
Accepts New Patients
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29 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 54 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Johnson City , TNStanford , CAKnoxville , TNRoanoke , VA
Med School: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine Columbia Med School: All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Jodhpur Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pikeville - Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Laurence Baker

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Laurence Baker has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Laurence Baker has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine ColumbiaGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. James Baker accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. James Baker's office located?
Dr. James Baker's office is located at 303 Med Tech Pkwy Ste 200, Johnson City, TN, 37604.
Does Dr. James Baker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Baker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Is Dr. James Baker accepting new patients?
Dr. James Baker has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. James Baker speak?
Dr. James Baker speaks English.

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