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Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD

(22 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

3251 Interstate 45 N suite 100
Conroe, TX 77304

(936) 441-9000

Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group and TX Health Network.

Office Locations

3251 Interstate 45 N suite 100
Conroe, TX 77304

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

diabetes management

In 2023, Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD performed more diabetes management procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

A1C test

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

blood glucose tests

blood tests

diabetes management

finger stick glucose test

glucose monitoring

glucose tests

lab tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD performed more A1C test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, blood glucose tests, blood tests, diabetes management, finger stick glucose test, glucose monitoring, glucose tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2012 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
diabetes management	120
doctor visit	1478
ear procedures	27
injections	21
lab tests	1408
preventive care	630
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	82
skin procedures	82
thyroid function tests	186
vaccines	168

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2013 were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	64
doctor visit	1433
ear procedures	22
lab tests	921
preventive care	379
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	62
skin procedures	62
thyroid function tests	124
vaccines	121

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	55
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
diabetes management	12
doctor visit	1208
ear procedures	19
injections	17
lab tests	194
preventive care	118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28
skin procedures	28
vaccines	118

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	57
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1349
ear procedures	14
lab tests	160
preventive care	230
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
vaccines	230

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	812
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	112
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	1523
injections	14
lab tests	138
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	35
skin procedures	35
vaccines	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	61
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2017 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	45
doctor visit	1369
ear procedures	13
lab tests	129
preventive care	191
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
skin procedures	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
vaccines	146
X-rays	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	68
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2018 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
diabetes management	138
doctor visit	1093
ear procedures	18
injections	13
lab tests	166
preventive care	217
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
vaccines	114

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	68
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
diabetes management	146
doctor visit	967
ear procedures	24
injections	21
lab tests	202
preventive care	172
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
vaccines	71

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	55
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2020 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	171
doctor visit	1076
ear procedures	15
lab tests	205
preventive care	132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
vaccines	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	61
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	234
doctor visit	977
ear procedures	19
lab tests	234
preventive care	155
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
vaccines	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	69
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	243
doctor visit	976
lab tests	243
preventive care	161
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
vaccines	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	79
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Conroe, TX were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and diabetes management.

aspiration	17
diabetes management	118
doctor visit	1222
ear procedures	19
injections	17
lab tests	363
preventive care	226
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
skin procedures	32
thoracic (chest) imaging	21
thyroid function tests	155
vaccines	101
X-rays	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	419
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	139
85 and over	62
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	214

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

TX Health Network

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Managed Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, USA Managed Care Organization, Texas True Choice, Rockport Healthcare Group, United Healthcare, Unicare, Medicare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, TRICARE, Blue California, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, WellPoint, Texan Plus, Interlink, Texas Children's Health Plan, NX Health Network (NHXN), Admar Corporation, Coastal Comp Health Network, Community Health Choice, Ambetter, Reny Company, Optum HealthCare Solutions, Blue Distinction, Devoted Health Plans, Independent Medical Systems, Provider Networks of America, KelseyCare Adm by Boon Chapman, National Preferred Provider Network to Coalition America Company (Currently known as Stratose), Entrust, Integrated Health Plan, Life Trac (Transplants), Renaissance Physician Organization, Blue Distinction Center for Transplant and DIRECT CARE AMERICA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Managed Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Humana Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

MultiPlan

USA Managed Care Organization

Texas True Choice

Rockport Healthcare Group

United Healthcare

Unicare

Medicare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Evolutions Healthcare Systems

TRICARE

Blue California

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

WellPoint

Texan Plus

Interlink

Texas Children's Health Plan

NX Health Network (NHXN)

Admar Corporation

Coastal Comp Health Network

Community Health Choice

Ambetter

Reny Company

Optum HealthCare Solutions

Blue Distinction

Devoted Health Plans

Independent Medical Systems

Provider Networks of America

KelseyCare Adm by Boon Chapman

National Preferred Provider Network to Coalition America Company (Currently known as Stratose)

Entrust

Integrated Health Plan

Life Trac (Transplants)

Renaissance Physician Organization

Blue Distinction Center for Transplant

DIRECT CARE AMERICA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Elwood Baker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Conroe, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have been Dr. Baker's patient for many years. I love having him as my primary care doctor, and can't imagine getting the kind of care he provides for his patients any place else. He is especially "God's gift to the senior citizens". I will and have recommended him to many people.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Have been going to Dr Baker for about 6 years. His assistant Julie is wonderful. Everyone in the office is so caring. Dr Baker, I can't imagine going to someone else. He listens, does not rush. He is just a great Doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I have recommending Dr. Baker to several people. I receive feedback that each is very pleased with Dr. Baker and his staff and has recommended him to others.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I just love Dr. Baker he explains everything so it's easy for me to understand. Listens to what I have to say. I recommend him to all my friends.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Baker listened well and did not seemed rush to move to the next patient. I appreciated his personal and professional comments.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-23

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Both the PA and Dr Baker are consummate professionals. They both are never rushed and listen to your questions easily.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-25

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Dr. Baker is very good at answering and explaining any concern you have about your health concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Baker is a great caring doctor! He listens to his patients and addresses everything of concern.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Baker is very good at listening to his patients and how to approach my problems.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Baker has been my primary care physician for many years. He's simply the best!

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,586 FARXIGA $1,081	SYMBICORT $406	CRESTOR $300	BYDUREON $223	BYDUREON PEN $150	Other $426
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,163 Saxenda $546	Tresiba $538	Victoza $478	NovoLog $230	Ozempic $137	Other $233
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,273 Myrbetriq $1,070	MYCAMINE $15	$188
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,225 XARELTO $645	INVOKANA $526	INVOKAMET $31	$24
VIVUS, Inc.	$1,100 QSYMIA $1,100
Other	$8,599 ANORO $476	TOUJEO $450	XIFAXAN $389	Trintellix $370	Repatha $342	Other $6,573

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,361
Honoraria	$1,100
Education	$446
Consulting Fee	$39

Biography

Dr. James Baker is a family medicine specialist in Conroe, TX. The average patient rating for Dr. Baker is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Baker appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, HealthSmart, Coventry, and more. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.