Deactivated NPI 1013950559 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Bruce Baker , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease • Amarillo, TX

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

Registration / Start Date June 13, 2006

NPI Deactivation Date October 29, 2018

Total Practice Duration ~12 Years of Practice (2006 – 2018)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Baker, MD was a registered Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease practicing in Amarillo, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 12 years, Dr. Baker provided care at the practice location at 6700 W 9TH AVE until profile deactivation on 2018-10-29.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of chest, 2 views, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6700 W 9th Ave

Amarillo, TX 791061729

Telephone 8063580200

Fax 8063565511

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Panhandle Respiratory Rx, Ltd Facility NPI 1316941743

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Amarillo, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 28.6 Yrs

State Avg: 29.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

13 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (999 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.7% 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 (2018)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,028	650	$218.63	$102.81
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	815	689	$59.27	$18.02
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	707	466	$14.00	$2.91
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	548	532	$137.71	$56.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	519	448	$146.93	$70.09
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	445	135	$149.34	$71.01
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	360	350	$106.67	$49.19
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	360	309	$40.00	$9.27
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	291	290	$110.36	$50.89
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	208	77	$206.16	$101.71
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	156	148	$75.00	$15.96
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	156	110	$38.00	$13.63
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	150	142	$40.00	$12.78
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	148	136	$20.00	$3.84
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	146	139	$57.00	$16.20
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	142	142	$301.20	$139.41
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	135	98	$29.00	$10.17
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	124	108	$396.36	$197.76
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	114	63	$35.00	$11.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$344.78	$158.86
85610 Blood test, clotting time	101	20	$19.00	$4.75
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	92	37	$553.41	$217.31
85014 Red blood cell concentration measurement	86	81	$11.00	$2.81
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin	86	81	$11.00	$2.81
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	66	59	$81.15	$29.94
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	63	62	$43.00	$8.90
36600 Artery puncture collection of blood sample	57	56	$69.64	$30.91
82805 Blood gases measurement	56	55	$166.48	$73.15
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	55	52	$60.00	$20.33
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	54	54	$427.78	$200.06
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	51	35	$14.00	$4.75
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	51	50	$50.00	$12.67
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	40	38	$32.00	$10.91
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	36	36	$41.87	$19.51
80076 Liver function blood test panel	35	30	$50.00	$9.89
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	33	33	$43.32	$19.25
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	32	17	$130.00	$40.11
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	29	25	$218.73	$104.97
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	29	28	$39.00	$11.86
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	28	28	$89.00	$22.26
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	27	24	$55.00	$18.24
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	27	23	$106.00	$35.82
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	26	24	$249.00	$77.22
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	25	25	$32.00	$8.30
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	25	25	$30.00	$19.51
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	24	24	$129.00	$52.30
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	24	24	$25.00	$7.00
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	24	24	$18.00	$6.26
80198 Theophylline level	23	21	$52.00	$17.11
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	22	21	$196.11	$89.93
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	21	21	$391.83	$197.52
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	20	20	$168.00	$51.73
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	18	18	$19.00	$4.29
84550 Uric acid level, blood	17	12	$16.00	$5.47
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view	15	12	$32.26	$10.72
70220 X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views	14	14	$135.00	$23.26
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	14	14	$149.43	$17.06
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	14	14	$237.04	$105.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,494	839	$125.00	$102.05
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	1,145	881	$120.00	$15.56
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	955	511	$14.00	$2.93
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	737	692	$137.18	$55.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	706	567	$85.00	$69.15
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	576	188	$101.20	$70.04
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	475	380	$40.00	$10.42
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	433	398	$65.15	$46.47
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	321	315	$69.22	$47.98
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	258	108	$135.00	$101.20
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	254	139	$38.00	$13.76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	234	232	$30.00	$23.91
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	212	204	$40.00	$11.20
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	207	172	$57.00	$14.77
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	206	192	$75.00	$16.05
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated	192	175	$20.00	$4.26
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	188	120	$29.00	$10.39
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	185	182	$164.00	$138.26
85610 Blood test, clotting time	183	23	$19.00	$5.28
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	179	156	$250.00	$195.54
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases	173	169	$43.25	$8.97
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	160	73	$35.00	$13.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	150	149	$230.00	$156.59
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	147	146	$129.00	$47.39
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration	133	130	$50.38	$12.78
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	110	109	$22.11	$21.67
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	107	87	$64.96	$25.90
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	94	94	$55.50	$18.25
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	92	43	$410.00	$217.00
94727 Determination of lung volumes using gas dilution or washout	81	78	$39.48	$12.10
85014 Red blood cell concentration measurement	78	76	$11.00	$3.15
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin	78	76	$11.00	$3.15
82805 Blood gases measurement	71	68	$78.00	$38.14
36600 Artery puncture collection of blood sample	71	68	$64.00	$29.95
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	66	62	$60.00	$22.59
80076 Liver function blood test panel	64	49	$50.00	$10.07
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	62	62	$158.90	$18.20
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	61	53	$130.00	$70.13
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	60	57	$32.00	$12.12
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	56	56	$200.00	$186.36
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	55	55	$181.00	$89.84
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume	54	54	$32.00	$8.27
99356 Prolonged inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour	49	47	$180.00	$89.12
G0328 Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous	48	48	$45.00	$21.38
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level	47	35	$14.00	$5.15
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	46	46	$325.00	$194.75
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)	36	36	$89.00	$24.73
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	36	31	$55.00	$20.27
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	33	14	$130.00	$39.44
80198 Theophylline level	32	31	$52.00	$19.01
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	32	31	$25.00	$7.49
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury	32	31	$18.00	$6.96
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	27	26	$168.00	$51.37
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	24	13	$41.00	$24.02
70220 X-ray of paranasal sinus, minimum of 3 views	19	19	$135.00	$22.50
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	18	15	$150.00	$104.08
71010 X-ray of chest, 1 view, front	18	14	$47.00	$12.44
94726 Determination of lung volumes using plethysmography	17	17	$38.29	$12.09
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	17	16	$249.00	$74.57
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated	16	16	$19.00	$4.77
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	16	15	$106.00	$36.53
32554 Removal of fluid from chest cavity	15	12	$1500.00	$192.07
31628 Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe	14	14	$831.00	$174.70
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito	13	12	$121.00	$5.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RP1001X

State License TX F9161

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Ali Hussein , MD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1003278417

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lauren Jones , FNP, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003394560

Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. James Lusby , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1003851510

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Henry Bruton , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1003853417

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Thien Vo , MD

Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease

NPI 1023278603

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ashley Roberts , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1053864751

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated October 29, 2018

Record deactivated on October 29, 2018

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NPI Profile Active November 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 22, 2016

Registered at 6700 W 9TH AVE, AMARILLO, TX 791061729 (Tel: 8063580200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 22, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 9420, AMARILLO, TX 791059420 (Tel: 8063580200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 22, 2016

Recorded as THOMAS BAKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 22, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #F9161 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013950559

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2006

Last Update: November 22, 2016

Deactivation Date: October 29, 2018

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Mailing Address

Po Box 9420

Amarillo, TX 791059420

Phone: 8063580200

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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