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Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP

(Dr. Richard Hal Baker, MD)

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Weill Cornell Medical College (1990)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and more.

25 Monument Road
York, PA 17403

(717) 741-8003

Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP is an internist in York, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP is affiliated with WellSpan York Hospital, WellSpan Health and WellSpan Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

25 Monument Road
York, PA 17403

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Address:

25 Monument Road Suite 140 York
PA 17403

Some issues Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The Artisight Smart Hospital Platform advances our vision for the next generation of care delivery," said Dr. R. Hal Baker, senior vice president and chief digital information officer at WellSpan...”—"Artisight Announces Systemwide Expansion of AI-Driven Smart Hospital Platform at WellSpan Health", KRON4, February 2024

“We're exploring those possibilities with Artisight as we imagine what's next with this platform," added Dr. R. Hal Baker, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Information Officer at WellSpan...”—"Artisight Powers Care Transformation at WellSpan Health with AI-Driven Smart Hospital Platform", Channel 8 News, October 2023

“"Based on our joint investigation, the CDC determined that the NTM infections identified in our patients are likely linked to the heater-cooler devices, paralleling the findings of the European...”—"Hospital warns 1,300 surgery patients of infection risk", CBS Philly, October 2015

doctor visit	234
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	220
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	170
preventive care	51
vaccines	51

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	177
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	141
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	156
preventive care	10
vaccines	10

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	146

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	102

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	225

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP treated as an internist in York, PA were preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	174
preventive care	21
vaccines	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	34

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1990. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (1990)

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WellSpan York Hospital

WellSpan Health

WellSpan Medical Group

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. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, Capital BlueCross, Highmark Blue Shield, Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway), Johns Hopkins Health Care, Jefferson Health Plans (formerly HPP) and WellSpan Population Health (formerly SCP).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. R. Hal Baker, MD, FACP accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

Capital BlueCross

Highmark Blue Shield

Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway)

Johns Hopkins Health Care

Jefferson Health Plans (formerly HPP)

WellSpan Population Health (formerly SCP)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mission Pharmacal Company	$34 CitraNatal $21	TINDAMAX $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$34

Biography

Areas of expertise for Dr. Richard Baker include heart problems, pain, and anemia. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Capital BlueCross, Blue California, and Cigna seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Baker accepts. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Baker's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with WellSpan Medical Group and WellSpan York Hospital. He has a closed panel according to Doctor.com.