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Deactivated NPI 1417999582 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Champ L. Baker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Columbus, GA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Champ Baker has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 12, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date April 13, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Champ Baker, MD was a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Columbus, GA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Baker provided care at the practice location at 6262 VETERANS PKWY until profile deactivation on 2022-04-13.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6262 Veterans Pkwy

Columbus, GA 319093540

Telephone 7063246661
Fax 7063276701
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hughston Clinic, P.c. Facility NPI 1164461190

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Columbus, GA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.2 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
78.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
864 12 $35.00 $11.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
123 84 $141.00 $70.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
67 53 $253.73 $65.51
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
65 45 $30.00 $6.26
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
53 39 $210.91 $38.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
49 47 $170.00 $101.92
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
30 30 $113.00 $38.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
29 29 $196.00 $104.03
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg
24 23 $82.00 $29.60
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
23 22 $87.00 $31.11
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
22 18 $180.00 $26.80
27006 Incision of abductor and/or extensor tendons of hip, open procedure
20 19 $3642.00 $650.14
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
17 15 $932.00 $139.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 019031

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Jolene Fondrk , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1013026962

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Waldrop , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013950120

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Virginia Swinehart

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1053090191
Robert Hopkins , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1063449239

Physical Therapist

Dr. Frederick Flandry , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1063451391

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Burkus , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1083656839

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated April 13, 2022

Record deactivated on April 13, 2022

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 08, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 370, FORTSON, GA 318080370

NPI Profile Active February 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2014

Registered at 6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 319093540 (Tel: 7063246661)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2014

Registered at 6262 VETERANS PKWY, COLUMBUS, GA 319093540 (Tel: 7063246661)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2014

Recorded as CHAMP BAKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #019031 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417999582
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 12, 2006
Last Update: February 19, 2014
Deactivation Date: April 13, 2022

Mailing Address

6262 Veterans Pkwy

Columbus, GA 319093540

Phone: 7063246661

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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