Dr. Gerald G Baker , MD
Surgery • Des Moines, IA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Gerald Baker, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Des Moines, IA. Practice services are available at 1212 PLEASANT ST under active NPI credentials.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, new patient outpatient office visit, follow-up hospital inpatient care per day. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1212 Pleasant St
Ste 211
Des Moines, IA 50309
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Des Moines, IA
Practicing in Des Moines, IA (452 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
36415
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
|
99 | 74 | $15.00 | $2.94 |
|
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
|
70 | 70 | $286.00 | $155.65 |
|
99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
|
56 | 19 | $73.00 | $37.73 |
|
85025
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
|
51 | 49 | $32.00 | $8.46 |
|
80048
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
|
48 | 45 | $27.00 | $9.21 |
|
60500
Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands
|
23 | 23 | $2090.00 | $886.29 |
|
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
|
22 | 22 | $248.00 | $138.32 |
|
80053
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
|
19 | 19 | $33.00 | $11.51 |
|
47563
Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope
|
17 | 17 | $1881.00 | $668.24 |
|
84100
Phosphate level
|
16 | 15 | $15.00 | $5.16 |
|
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
|
16 | 16 | $352.00 | $195.93 |
|
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
|
12 | 12 | $237.00 | $131.09 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
11 | 11 | $187.00 | $103.21 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
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Career & Practice History Timeline
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Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST, STE 211, DES MOINES, IA 50309 (Tel: 5152831541)
Registered at 7147 VISTA DR STE 150, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502669313 (Tel: 5158759925)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST, STE 211, DES MOINES, IA 503091414 (Tel: 5152831541)
Registered at 6800 LAKE DRIVE, STE 250, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502662504 (Tel: 5158759925)
Recorded as GERALD BAKER, M.D.
Surgery (License #MD-22727 in IA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
7147 Vista Dr Ste 150
West Des Moines, IA 502669313
Phone: 5158759925
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