Dr. Michael Barger, MD
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65 y/o
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Barger, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Elk Grove, CA and has been practicing for 30 years. He specializes in rheumatology.
Mercy Medical Group
9394 Big Horn Blvd
Elk Grove, CA 95758Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centene
- ChoiceCare Network
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Health Net
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Networks By Design
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Value Options
- Western Health Advantage
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Barger performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Arthritis
very high
more than 99% of peers
Autoimmune Diseases
very high
more than 98% of peers
Fibromyalgia
very high
more than 97% of peers
Dr. Barger's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Barger "I believe every patient deserves careful and thoughful evaluation to provide the most accurate diagnosis. I try to help the patient understand their diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan so they can manage their problems and continue to participate in their daily, recreational and occupational activities to the fullest extent possible. "
1 Specialties
- Rheumatology
1 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
60 Conditions Treated
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bleeding Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Elbow Injuries
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gout
- Hammer Toe
- Hand Conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Joint Swelling
- Knee Disorders
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Muscle Weakness
- Myopathy
- Myositis
- 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
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Trigger Finger
- Vascular Disease
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
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4 Procedures
- Joint Drainage
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Nevada School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1982
- University Louisville Affiliated HospitalsInternship Hospital | Completed 1983
- Oregon Health And Science UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 1985
- University of VermontFellowship Hospital | Completed 1988
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Barger accepts 15 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna EPOAetna HMOAetna PPOBehavioral Health
- Anthem Blue CrossAnthem Blue Cross of California EPOAnthem Blue Cross PPOCaliforniaCare HMOMedicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CaliforniaBlue Shield of California HMOBlue Shield of California PPOHealthy Families EPO
- Centene
- ChoiceCare NetworkChoiceCare Network PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health Care PPO
- Health NetHealth Net EPOHealth Net HMOHealth Net PPOHealthNetMedicare HMOSmartCare HMOTricare
- Molina HealthcareMedi-Cal
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Networks By DesignNetworks By Design PPO
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareBasic PPOChoice HMOMedicare AdvantageMedicare Advantage HMOPacifiCare California PPOPacifiCare HMOPacifiCare PPOSecure HorizonsSecure Horizons PPOUnited Healthcare HMOUnited Healthcare PPO
- Value OptionsBehavioral Health
- Western Health AdvantageWestern Health Advantage HMO
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