Matthew Louis Baer, MD, PHD

Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Matthew Louis Baer is a Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Elgin, IL with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PSYCHIATRY

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Matthew Louis Baer, MD, PHD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 8+ years, working in group practice. A Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine graduate since 2018, he brings 8+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 11 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in ILSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Elgin8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

750 Fletcher Dr Ste 204, Elgin, IL 60123-4703

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

141

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

131

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

323

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $376k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Stroke / TIA
26%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$5.4k received from industry

186 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Matthew Louis Baer's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 3, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).

Taxonomy: 2084N0008X

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 713260, Chicago, IL 60677-1260

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 144041

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Virtual Neuromuscular Medicine Care With Matthew Louis Baer

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Louis Baer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Elgin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Matthew Louis Baer

NPI records show Dr. Baer as active with telehealth listed in Elgin, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 931-4626.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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