Summary

Dr. Margaret Baran is an internal medicine physician who has been caring for patients for 36 years. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed both her internship and residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in 1990. Dr. Baran speaks English and brings more than three decades of clinical expertise to her practice.

Dr. Baran is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center and practices at Stamford Health Medical Group in Darien, Connecticut. She specializes in managing cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teens as well as familial lipid disorders. Her focus on hyperlipidemia allows her to help patients maintain healthy cholesterol levels through comprehensive internal medicine care. Patients have given Dr. Baran an average rating of 4.1 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 36 years of experience
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Stamford Health Medical Group

1500 Post Rd Ste 100Darien, CT 06820
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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Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Regis College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Margaret Baran

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - PPO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Margaret Baran has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Margaret Baran has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Margaret Baran holds an expired medical license in the states of New York and Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in 1990.

Internship

Completed their internship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1990.

NPI Number

Margaret Baran's NPI number is 1285623843.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Margaret Baran accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Margaret Baran has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Margaret Baran affiliated with?
Margaret Baran is affiliated with Beth Israel Medical Center.
Does Margaret Baran accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Margaret Baran accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Margaret Baran accepting new patients?
Margaret Baran has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Margaret Baran's office located?
Margaret Baran's office is located at 1500 Post Rd Ste 100, Darien, CT, 06820.

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