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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

Practice Address

1212 Pleasant St
Ste 211

Des Moines, IA 50309

Telephone 5152831541
Fax 5152830473
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Des Moines, IA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 22.6 Yrs
State Avg: 26.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
105 Specialists

Practicing in Des Moines, IA (452 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
57.0% 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
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

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License IA MD-22727

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

6 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Paula Beckwith , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Page , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1295721223

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1407841505

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1508052408

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ohmar Coughlin , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1578825568

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Swegle , MD

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NPI 1811983760

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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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2018

Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST, STE 211, DES MOINES, IA 50309 (Tel: 5152831541)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2018

Registered at 7147 VISTA DR STE 150, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502669313 (Tel: 5158759925)

NPI Profile Active September 02, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 02, 2015

Registered at 1212 PLEASANT ST, STE 211, DES MOINES, IA 503091414 (Tel: 5152831541)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 02, 2015

Registered at 6800 LAKE DRIVE, STE 250, WEST DES MOINES, IA 502662504 (Tel: 5158759925)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 02, 2015

Recorded as GERALD BAKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 02, 2015

Surgery (License #MD-22727 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 30, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528051141
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 30, 2005
Last Update: June 21, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7147 Vista Dr Ste 150

West Des Moines, IA 502669313

Phone: 5158759925

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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