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Deactivated NPI 1295032019 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter Joseph Baker , MD

Ophthalmology • Pittsburgh, PA

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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. Walter Baker has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date February 14, 2011
NPI Deactivation Date April 16, 2026
Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2011 – 2026)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Baker, MD was a registered Ophthalmology practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Baker provided care at the practice location at 5544 GLASS ROAD until profile deactivation on 2026-04-16.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5544 Glass Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Telephone 4127872324

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.5 Yrs
State Avg: 30.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
130 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (1152 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA M.D.9004E

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated April 16, 2026

Record deactivated on April 16, 2026

NPI Profile Active February 14, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 14, 2011

Registered at 5544 GLASS ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205 (Tel: 4127872324)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2011

Registered at 5544 GLASS ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205 (Tel: 4127872324)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 14, 2011

Recorded as WALTER BAKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #M.D.9004E in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 14, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295032019
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 14, 2011
Last Update: February 14, 2011
Deactivation Date: April 16, 2026

Mailing Address

5544 Glass Road

Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Phone: 4127872324

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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