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Claire E. Baker

Claire E. Baker, MD

Endocrinology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults (ages 19 - 65)
  • Geriatrics (>65)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Claire E. Baker

Dr. Claire Baker, an endocrinologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists, attended medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, and later completed her endocrinology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Growing up in rural Nebraska with a father who was a physician and a mother who was a nurse, Dr. Baker saw firsthand the impact health care professionals can have on communities. She was inspired to follow her parents' lead and  with a passion for problem-solving – discovered great interest in endocrinology.

"It's kind of like detective work," she said. "It requires a lot of talking with patients, getting their histories, thinking through all that, looking at test results and trying to put it all together to make diagnoses and prescribe therapies."

An open mind, Dr. Baker said, is key to providing quality patient care.

"I really try to go in without any preconceptions or assumptions about what they need or what their lives are like. This way, I can meet them where they are, help them where they are and hopefully move them forward."

Her free time largely consists of attending her children's extracurricular activities, but her family does find time to travel and explore new places in the U.S., particularly national parks. Dr. Baker is also part of a cooking group, in which she enjoys exploring different cultural cuisines and unique ingredients.

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Locations

  1. Methodist Physicians Clinic - Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science, 2004
  • Fellowship: Mayo Foundation Rochester, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metab, 2004
  • Residency: Barnes Jewish Center for Advanced Medicine South, 2001
  • Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 2001
  • Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1998

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
  • Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
  • Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
  • Aetna Meritain
  • Aetna NHN
  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Ambetter Health
  • American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
  • Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
  • Coventry Workers' Compensation
  • Elite Choice
  • First Health
  • HealthSmart PPO
  • HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
  • Humana Full Access (PPO)
  • Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
  • Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice (PPO)
  • HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
  • Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
  • Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
  • Medica Choice National (PPO)
  • Medica Elevate
  • Medica Insure
  • Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
  • Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
  • Midlands Choice Network
  • Midwest Alliance Network
  • Molina IA Medicaid
  • Molina IA Medicare Advantage
  • Molina NE Medicaid
  • Molina NE Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
  • Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
  • Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
  • NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
  • O'Hara Workers' Compensation
  • Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
  • United Healthcare Allsavers
  • United Healthcare Core
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
  • United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
  • United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
  • United Healthcare NE Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO
  • United Healthcare of the River Valley
  • United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
  • United Healthcare Surest
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellmark Blue (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
  • Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
  • Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
  • Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
  • Wellpoint IA Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

634 ratings, 48 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr. Baker is a very good doctor and really appreciate her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Love Dr Baker. Very engaging. Kind and shows great concern for your health and well being. Did not feel rushed. She spent time and listened to asked questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Caring and compassionate doctor very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr baker is very understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Dr. Baker still awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Care provider included me in decisions made about my care.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    I like Dr Baker very much. Have recommended her many times. She cares, she listens, she discusses whatever needs discussing. Her exam is thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    I have been with Dr Baker for many years now. She is excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    Dr. Baker is extremely prepared when she enters the meeting room. She listens great and responds efficiently. D

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr Baker is an excellent doctor. I am dealing with a very challenging neurological condition, and the care and concern she demonstrated during my appointment was exemplary!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr. Baker is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr. Baker listened to my concerns and made the necessary changes in my care and was very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr. Baker doesn't rush through the exam and takes time to explain everything thoroughly, and listens carefully to my concerns and questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    You can't hope for anything better than Dr Baker!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Excellent Doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Baker is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    Dr. Baker is an excellent doctor. She's very well informed, very knowledgeable, and, importantly, has a broad view of her treatment responsibilities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Baker has been treating my type 2 diabetes for nearly 15 years. She is extremely thorough, caring, intellingent...and addresses all questions and concerns. She has been a tremendous help to me over the years. I feel very fortunate to have her for my endocrinologist. A+++

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr. Baker is extremely knowledgeable and personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    You just can't compare Dr. Baker's knowledge or caring professionalism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr baker shows great compassion and I lalways feel great seeing her. It is just the wait times make appointments difficult with a busy life

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr Baker is the best MD I have ever been associated with as a patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Dr Baker is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Baker is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr BAKER is the best endocrinogist I have ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr Baker is a great doctor. She is very caring and doesn't rush you and really listens to all your concerns

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    She always takes the time to listen to me. I like that a lot.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Class act from start to finish

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Baker always listens to issues shows care and onterest in your life in overall and always explains care and options with her thoughts.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Baker is amazing, she care about her patients and is understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Dr Baker is very knowledgeable about diabetes,,encouraging me to do better which I have. AC1 is down from last visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Excellent doctor. Had great suggestions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    I trust Dr Baker!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr Baker was fantastic!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr. Baker was friendly, sincere, listened, and asked probing questions to get to the root of the issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr Baker was very thorough! I feel confident she will help me identify and solve the cause of my symptoms

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Dr Claire Baker was awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Dr. Baker relates to the patients Concerns and has the ability to put a positive spin on issues. Dr. Baker is a very compassionate doctor and I always leave after my appointment impressed by her knowledge In whatever area we talk about

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Baker always is caring and takes the time to listen to any concerns and address them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. Baker is great! She listens and allows time to get your questions answered

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I think I have one the best doctor taking care of me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    I am very pleased with Dr Baker. It was obvious that she had reviewed my background information and listened to my concerns and concerns about needing additional help with my more complex challenges. She very quickly responded to this and explained very clearly how she felt about this and immediately offered treatment plan options for me to consider and once I chose what option I wanted she immediately made that choice available and was implemented after that. I was very grateful for her understanding and quick input.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Baker is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Dr. Baker is always an excellent provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr Baker is truly outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Excellent Dr listened to me and spoke to me with respect as I've gotten older that's not always the case. It's much appreciated

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Claire Baker is top notch!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Dr Baker is top notch, easy to work with, even when she has to tell me about a problem, it is done in a way that makes it ok for me to deal with. Knows her field of work very well.