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Dr. Michael Barger, MD

Rheumatology
4.5 (13)
Map Pin Small Sacramento, CA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Michael Barger, MD

Dr. Michael Barger, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Sacramento, CA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS and is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. Dr. Barger, completed a residency at Oregon Health And Science University. Patients rated Dr. Barger an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Barger works at UC Davis Spine Center in Sacramento, CA with other offices in Folsom, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Barger's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group
    3000 Q St Fl 6, Sacramento, CA 95816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 306-7951
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Hospital Medicine
    1650 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (916) 306-7951

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    About Dr. Michael Barger, MD

    Specialties
    • Rheumatology
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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1124125208
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Oregon Health And Science University
    Residency
    Internship
    • U Louisville Affil Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA AT LAS VEGAS
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mercy General Hospital
    • Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

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    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Barger. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Barger.

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