Christopher E Baker, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Temple Terrace, FL

Christopher E Baker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Temple Terrace, Florida. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc, Florida Orthopaedic Institute and his current practice location is 13020 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 978-9700.

Christopher E Baker is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME109029) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1679775167.

Contact Information

Christopher E Baker, MD
13020 N Telecom Pkwy,
Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0925
(813) 978-9700
(813) 558-6497

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher E Baker
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience19 Years
Location13020 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher E Baker attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679775167
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/05/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/10/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012185762
  • Enrollment ID: I20110722000645

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher E Baker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679775167NPI-NPPES
003792900MedicaidFL
14H09OtherFLFLORIDA BLUE
P01284418OtherFLRAILROAD MEDICARE
7802976OtherFLCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery ME109029 (Florida)Primary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine ME109029 (Florida)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventhealth Wesley ChapelWesley chapel, FLHospital
Adventhealth TampaTampa, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sports And Orthopedic Rehabilitation Services Inc0840104253225
Florida Orthopaedic Institute1052224102308

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher E Baker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMusculoskeletal Institute Chartered
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386639920
PECOS PAC ID: 1052224102
Enrollment ID: O20031106000215

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher E Baker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher E Baker, MD
13020 N Telecom Pkwy,
Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0925

Ph: (813) 978-9700
Christopher E Baker, MD
13020 N Telecom Pkwy,
Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0925

Ph: (813) 978-9700

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