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Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1974)

Professional interests include: chalazion (meibomian cyst) excision, cataracts, foreign bodies, and more.

16550 Ventura Boulevard Suite 406
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 905-5115

Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD is affiliated with Providence, Mark A. Baskin, MD, FACS and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County.

Office Locations

16550 Ventura Boulevard Suite 406
Encino, CA 91436

(818) 905-5115

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Some issues Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess tissue around the eyelids. With aging, skin loses elasticity. In some people, skin can pool around the eyes causing wrinkles, puffiness, under-eye bags, and drooping.

During a blepharoplasty, tiny incisions are made under local anesthesia, and any excess skin or underlying tissue is removed from the eyelids. The procedure takes between one and three hours, and patients may have bruising and swelling around their eyes for a few days afterwards. Icing the area may help.

The surgery is sometimes done along with other facial surgery as part of a facelift. Typically, a blepharoplasty is considered cosmetic. In severe cases, however, upper eyelids may droop so significantly that they make it hard to see. In these cases, blepharoplasty may be considered a necessary treatment.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

nursing home care

By Affordability:

intermediate eye exam

nursing home care

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD performed more nursing home care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for intermediate eye exam, and nursing home care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	249
eye procedures	256

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2013 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
eye procedures	333
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	26
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2014 were eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
eye procedures	337
injections	23
minimally invasive procedures	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	30
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
eye procedures	258

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	40
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	157
eye procedures	194

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
eye procedures	175

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2018 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
eye procedures	655
nursing home care	108

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	70
Hispanic	101
Asian	61
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	223
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	60
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2019 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
eye procedures	2066
nursing home care	679

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	801
Female	1096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	958
Black	239
Hispanic	417
Asian	217
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	523
85 and over	704
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	52
Dementia	75
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2020 were nursing home care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
eye procedures	717
nursing home care	1149

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	767
Female	1013

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	723
Black	302
Hispanic	401
Asian	303
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	646
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	53
Dementia	75
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2021 were nursing home care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	229
nursing home care	2730

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1156
Female	1493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1095
Black	441
Hispanic	589
Asian	441
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	749
From 75 to 84	762
85 and over	806
Less than 65	332

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	55
Dementia	75
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2022 were nursing home care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	76
nursing home care	2427

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	937
Female	1282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	932
Black	363
Hispanic	500
Asian	349
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	643
From 75 to 84	632
85 and over	656
Less than 65	288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	55
Dementia	66
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2023 were nursing home care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	317
nursing home care	1877

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	860
Female	1032

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	348
Hispanic	467
Asian	338
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	612
From 75 to 84	540
85 and over	519
Less than 65	221

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	59
Dementia	64
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA during 2024 were eye procedures and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1087
nursing home care	867

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	713
Female	929

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	601
Black	259
Hispanic	448
Asian	290
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	489
85 and over	460
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	59
Dementia	66
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Encino, CA were nursing home care, eye procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	126
eye procedures	515
injections	23
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	23
nursing home care	1405

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	155
Asian / Pacific Islander	153
Non-Hispanic White	470
Hispanic	225
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	300
85 and over	316
Less than 65	115
65 to 74	308

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	40

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1974. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1974)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (1978)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Mark A. Baskin, MD, FACS

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County

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. Mark Alan Baskin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Alan Baskin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encino, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$164 RESTASIS $32	$133
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$155 $155
Shire North American Group Inc	$134 XIIDRA $134
Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.	$125 Spectralis $125
Horizon Pharma plc	$125 TEPRO $125
Other	$450 Rinvoq $125	EYLEA aflibercept injection $124	SYMBICORT $48	Strensiq $24	FASENRA $16	Other $114

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,112
Education	$42

Biography

Dr. Mark Baskin's area of specialization is general ophthalmology. Dr. Baskin's areas of expertise include ectropion (outward-turned eyelid), eye floater, and graves disease. He has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Baskin accepts. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Baskin attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine. He has received the following distinctions: Southern California Super Doctors; Preeminent Women s Health Doctors; and Southern California Super Doctors 2008. Dr. Baskin speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Baskin's practice in Encino, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence.