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Active NPI 1285088773 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael R Baer , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Eagan, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Baer, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Eagan, MN. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Baer delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2620 EAGAN WOODS DR.

Dr. Baer is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics, Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2620 Eagan Woods Dr

Eagan, MN 551211138

Telephone 6519685201
Fax 6519685903
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Summit Orthopedics, Ltd Facility NPI 1063563518

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Eagan, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -5.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.2 Yrs
State Avg: 22.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Eagan, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baer (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Eagan Specialty Average (15.2 Years) 15.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
768 11 $22.00 $8.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
71 53 $164.00 $45.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
71 62 $321.00 $87.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
58 55 $453.00 $124.10
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
57 42 $161.00 $46.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
56 47 $312.43 $70.24
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
54 37 $28.00 $0.97
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
36 32 $58.00 $15.71
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
33 25 $142.00 $39.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
32 30 $199.00 $55.00
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
26 25 $5287.00 $1182.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
24 24 $413.00 $107.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
22 21 $5292.00 $1179.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $629.00 $160.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-02
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 71777

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Summit Orthopedics, Ltd

3580 Arcade St, Vadnais Heights, MN 551277135

Phone: 6519685201

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Grayson Blomberg , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1003057118

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Robert Herdzina , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003072562

Physical Therapist

Kristine Freiling , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003968900

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Abby Ross , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013458009

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Joseph Cunniff , DCDO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1013980119
Lindsay Haugen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023068145

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location February 02, 2026

Registered at 2620 EAGAN WOODS DR, EAGAN, MN 551211138 (Tel: 6519685201)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 02, 2026

Registered at 710 COMMERCE DR STE 200, WOODBURY, MN 551254925

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 02, 2026

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #71777 in MN)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 07, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A173030 in CA)

NPI Profile Active April 20, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location April 20, 2016

Registered at 2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, R200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541450 (Tel: 6122738043)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 20, 2016

Registered at 2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, R200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541450 (Tel: 6122738043)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 20, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL BAER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 20, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285088773
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 20, 2016
Last Update: February 02, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

710 Commerce Dr Ste 200

Woodbury, MN 551254925

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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