Summary

Dr. Michael Baker specializes in cardiovascular disease with additional expertise in interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 36 years of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Baker brings extensive knowledge to treating complex heart conditions. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Baker practices in Nashville, Tennessee, and maintains an affiliation with Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon. His clinical focus includes treating irregular heart rhythms such as supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation. He performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms and specialized heart imaging with contrast echocardiography to evaluate cardiac function. Patients rate Dr. Baker 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 28 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

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Office Location

Vanderbilt Heart

1215 21st Ave S Fl 5Nashville, TN 37232

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Michael Thomas Baker, MDDr. Agustin Rogelio Mosqueda-GarciaDr. Hoyle Lee Whiteside, MDDr. Samuel Edward Horr
Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInterventional Cardiology
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36 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
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Speaks English
Nashville , TNNashville , TNLexington , KYNashville , TN
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Thomas Baker

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Michael Thomas Baker has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael Thomas Baker has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Michael Thomas Baker holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Michael Thomas Baker's NPI number is 1508839622.

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Michael Baker speaks English.
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Michael Baker is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare - Lebanon.

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