
Overview
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Dr. Cook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
301 Med Tech Pkwy, Ste 240, Johnson City, TN 37604
Ballad Health Medical Associates Palliative Medicine Consultants
Steven J. Baumrucker, MD, FAAFP, FAAHPM, HMDC is the System Medical Director for Ballad Health’s palliative medicine service line. With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Baumrucker specializes in providing compassionate care to patients with serious illnesses, focusing on symptom management, quality of life, and holistic support. Dr. Baumrucker’s contributions extend beyond primary care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, personalized care during challenging times. His dedication to improving the lives of patients and their families is evident through his work in palliative care. For those interested in exploring Dr. Baumrucker’s research, he has authored several articles, which can be found on PubMed . Dr. Baumrucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Chronic Pain, and Gastrostomy.
Lori Thompson is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top area of expertise is Chronic Pain. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.
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Virginia Barnhardt is a Palliative Medicine provider in Marshall, North Carolina. Dr. Barnhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Chronic Pain, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Barnhardt is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Familial HypertensionDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- High CholesterolDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Cook isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Acute CystitisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Cook isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.

