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Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Michigan Medical School (1996)

Professional interests include: elbow problems, ankle problems, wrist problems, and more.

1400 Mercy Drive Suite 100
Muskegon, MI 49444

(231) 733-1326

Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD is an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health and ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF MUSKEGON PC.

Office Locations

1400 Mercy Drive Suite 100
Muskegon, MI 49444

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1445 Sheldon Road Suite 200
Grand Haven, MI 49417

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

computer assisted surgery

In 2023, Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD had a list price for computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), and computer assisted surgery (CAS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2012, Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD had a list price for ligament injection, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	267
doctor visit	324
hip imaging	42
injections	267
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	42
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	316
doctor visit	358
hip imaging	51
hospital care	11
injections	316
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	51
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	43
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	236
doctor visit	351
hip imaging	69
injections	236
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	69
reconstructive surgery	12
X-rays	69

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	181

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	50
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	277
doctor visit	314
hip imaging	54
injections	277
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	54
reconstructive surgery	16
X-rays	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	326

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	102
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	284
doctor visit	482
hospital care	12
injections	284
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	19
synovectomy	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	63
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	566
hospital care	13
injections	262
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
minimally invasive procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	20
synovectomy	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	66
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	245
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	33
doctor visit	606
hospital care	17
injections	245
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	49

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	59
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2019 were injections, aspiration, computer assisted surgery (CAS) and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	204
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	37
doctor visit	547
injections	219
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
reconstructive surgery	29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	47
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2020 were injections, aspiration, computer assisted surgery (CAS) and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	153
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	29
doctor visit	350
hospital care	13
injections	173
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	37
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2021 were injections, aspiration, lower extremity surgery and computer assisted surgery (CAS).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	185
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	30
doctor visit	425
fracture surgery	11
injections	200
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	32
reconstructive surgery	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	42
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI during 2022 were injections, aspiration, computer assisted surgery (CAS) and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	177
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	24
doctor visit	382
injections	194
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	34
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Muskegon, MI were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and hip imaging.

aspiration	236
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	30
doctor visit	427
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	54
hospital care	13
injections	243
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	54
reconstructive surgery	21
synovectomy	13
X-rays	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	231
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	84
85 and over	49
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1996. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1996)

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES OF MUSKEGON PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,674 $3,674
Stryker Corporation	$2,423 Mako $2,150	MAKOplasty $128	Axsos $49	Ivy AIR $47	MicroFx $29	Other $20
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,865 Oxford-Knees $1,533	AccuFill $185	Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $94	ROSA $53
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,831 SYNVISC-ONE $940	Osteoarthritis of the knee $291	$600
Medwest Associates	$1,189 $1,189
Other	$3,166 Extremities $485	Hip $467	Zilretta $397	Zynrelef $208	Tymlos $139	Other $1,470

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$5,517
Food and Beverage	$3,656
Education	$3,059
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,917

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD.

Catalyst OrthoScience	2022	$62,439.94	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock Ownership
Catalyst OrthoScience	2021	$55,587.54	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock Ownership
Catalyst OrthoScience	2020	$50,596.97	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock Ownership
Catalyst OrthoScience	2019	$50,596.97	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock Ownership

Biography

Dr. Dirk Bakker is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. After attending the University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his residency training at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Bakker's areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, foot problems, and hand problems. He is affiliated with Trinity Health. Trinity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Muskegon, MI.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dirk A. Bakker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

Biography

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