Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Baker, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Edgewood, KY
- NPI 1588879860
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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560 S Loop RD
Edgewood, KY 410173405
(859) 301-2663
fax (859) 301-0655 - Additional location
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2845 Chancellor Dr
Crestview Hills, KY 410173418
fax (859) 817-7848 - Additional location
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8726 US Highway 42
Florence, KY 410429625
fax (859) 817-7848
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 15, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #43042
- Medicaid (2)
- KY #7100094600 · IN #300022147
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588879860. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,249
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$157,589
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 212 | 212 | $156 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 198 | 166 | $120 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 152 | 67 | $6 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 110 | 79 | $34 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 83 | 56 | $37 | |
73140 |
X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | 75 | 54 | $34 | |
29848 |
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | 68 | 61 | $403 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 65 | 49 | $51 | |
26055 |
Incision of tendon covering of finger | 58 | 37 | $480 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 39 | 39 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,209
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeletal Dynamics Inc | 6 | $1,154.48 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 11 | $938.50 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | 1 | $95.43 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $20.94 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
448
Patients
385
Total drug cost
$2,014
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 210 | 185 | $1,062 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 119 | 111 | $287 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 46 | 25 | $115 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 44 | 39 | $282 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 29 | 25 | $268 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Baker's medical specialty?
Dr. James Baker practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Edgewood, KY.
Where does Dr. James Baker practice?
Dr. James Baker practices at 560 S Loop RD, Edgewood, KY 410173405. Office phone: 8593012663.
What is Dr. James Baker's NPI?
Dr. James Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588879860, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Baker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Baker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Baker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.