Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Baker, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Duluth, MN
- NPI 1497821888
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
400 E 3Rd St
Duluth, MN 558051951
(218) 786-8364 - Additional location
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6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN 554264702
(952) 993-5000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 8, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Minnesota #37591
- Medicaid
- MN #082795900
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497821888. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
446
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$48,586
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 308 | 99 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 72 | 29 | $76 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 52 | 50 | $110 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 14 | 13 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in this city , average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
218
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$24,533
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 25 | 0 | $368 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 20 | 0 | $242 |
| Lamotrigine | Generic | 20 | 0 | $359 |
| Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $5,265 |
| Ziprasidone Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $3,443 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $92 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $74 |
| Basaglar Kwikpen U-100 (Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $3,833 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 13 | 0 | $67 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $105 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Baker's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Baker practices Hospitalist Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Baker practice?
Dr. Christopher Baker practices at 400 E 3Rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951. Office phone: 2187868364.
What is Dr. Christopher Baker's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497821888, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Baker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Baker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Baker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.