- Rheumatologists
- CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Dr. Michael Barger, MD

Dr. Michael Barger, MD
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Rheumatology
Dr. Michael Barger, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Barger has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Arthritis & Arthropathy. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy General Hospital and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Michael Barger, MD
Rheumatology
Locations
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Barger's Reviews
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4.5
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Barger
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Barger treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Barger treats other conditions, please contact the office at (916) 306-7951.
Osteoporosis & Screening
Osteoporosis specialists diagnose and treat conditions characterized by low bone density and bone weakness, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia.Compare with other Osteoporosis & Screening specialists.
Dr. Barger is experienced in the area of Osteoporosis & Screening. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Arthritis & Arthropathy
Arthritis and arthropathy specialists diagnose and treat diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis that damage joints, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.Compare with other Arthritis & Arthropathy specialists.
Dr. Barger is experienced in the area of Arthritis & Arthropathy. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Barger's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Actinic Keratosis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bone Density Scan
- Bronchitis
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Celiac Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dry Eyes
- Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Fibromyalgia
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hives
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypokalemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Insomnia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Drainage
- Joint Fluid Test
- Joint Pain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Migraine
- Musculoskeletal Function Test
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Overweight
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Polymyositis
- Polyneuropathy
- Proteinuria
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Spondylitis
- Steroid Injection
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Temporal Arteritis
- Tension Headache
- Thyroid Goiter
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Point Injection
- Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Valley Fever
- Vasculitis
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Viral Hepatitis
- Viral Infection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Barger accepts
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Dr. Barger accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna EPO
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna PPO
- Behavioral Health
- Choice Plus POS II
- Anthem
- Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM)-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Blue Cross-CA HMO-POS
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Gold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Select-CA HMO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Platinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Select-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem Blue Cross of California EPO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- CaliforniaCare HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
- Select Plus HMO
- Blue Shield of California
- Blue Shield of California HMO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Healthy Families EPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Centene
- ChoiceCare Network
- ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- Open Access Plus
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health Net
- Health Net EPO
- Health Net HMO
- Health Net PPO
- HealthNet
- Medicare HMO
- SmartCare HMO
- Tricare
- Molina Healthcare
- Medi-Cal
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Networks By Design
- Networks By Design PPO
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Basic PPO
- Choice HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- PacifiCare California PPO
- PacifiCare HMO
- PacifiCare PPO
- Secure Horizons
- Secure Horizons PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare PPO
- Value Options
- Behavioral Health
- Western Health Advantage
- Western Health Advantage HMO
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Rheumatology
- Internal Medicine
Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Barger, MD?
Call (916) 306-7951 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
Does Dr. Michael Barger, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Barger has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Michael Barger, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Barger, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Barger's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Michael Barger, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. Barger accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Michael Barger, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Barger frequently treats Osteoporosis & Screening and Arthritis & Arthropathy. See all practice areas where Dr. Barger specializes.
Where is Dr. Michael Barger, MD's office located?
Dr. Barger's office is located at 3000 Q St Fl 6, Sacramento, CA 95816. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average
7 Awards Received
60% Patients that would definitely recommend, 10% lower than the national average
60% Patients that would definitely recommend, 10% lower than the national average
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