Summary

Dr. Howard Baker is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at Rush University Medical Center in 1994, bringing 35 years of medical experience to his practice. Dr. Baker is fluent in English.

Dr. Baker practices at Northwestern Medical Group in Vernon Hills, Illinois, where he focuses on comprehensive adult medicine care. He has particular expertise in managing diabetes and providing care for patients with dementia. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients maintain their health and mobility. Patients have rated Dr. Baker 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 35 years of experience
  • 62 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Northwestern Medical Group-Vernon Hills

870 N Milwaukee AveVernon Hills, IL 60061

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
35 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Vernon Hills , ILChicago , ILROLLING MEADOWS , ILWaukegan , IL
Med School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard R. Baker

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - PPO
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Priority Health
  • Security Life
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard R. Baker has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard R. Baker has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rush University Medical Center1994

Medical School

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1991

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