Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Baker, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1568624393
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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200 Lothrop St. C800, UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 647-7555
fax (412) 647-4710 - Mailing address
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200 Lothrop Street C-800, UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 7, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD450666
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568624393. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
307
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$63,305
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 61 | 42 | $77 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 34 | 28 | $64 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 27 | 27 | $176 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 24 | 23 | $86 | |
32674 |
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | 23 | 23 | $121 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 21 | 18 | $139 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 20 | 20 | $127 | |
43248 |
Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | 19 | 17 | $134 | |
32663 |
Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | 16 | 16 | $1,006 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 14 | 14 | $212 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 19 peers in Pittsburgh Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$84,901
Transactions
84
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Target Laboratories, INC | 17 | $38,363.96 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 13 | $14,263.98 | |
| Ethicon INC. | 20 | $14,132.62 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 15 | $13,367.49 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 9 | $4,323.33 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $159.51 | |
| Ethicon Endo-Surgery INC. | 1 | $64.34 | |
| Noah Medical Corporation | 2 | $46.52 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 1 | $36.85 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $36.29 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $31.34 | |
| Pulmonx Corporation | 1 | $27.59 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 1 | $25.99 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $21.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
259
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$2,787
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 85 | 20 | $1,227 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Generic | 81 | 76 | $376 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 39 | 13 | $438 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $353 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 14 | 0 | $204 |
| Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $176 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 0 | $13 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Baker's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Baker practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Baker practice?
Dr. Nicholas Baker practices at 200 Lothrop St. C800, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Office phone: 4126477555.
What is Dr. Nicholas Baker's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568624393, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Baker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Baker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Baker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.