Joel W Baker, DO - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Reading, PA

Joel W Baker, DO is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Reading, Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice St Joseph Medical Group and his current practice location is 2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 378-2899.

Joel W Baker is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS012783) 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 1588610638.

Contact Information

Joel W Baker, DO
2500 Bernville Rd,
Reading, PA 19605-9453
(610) 378-2899
(610) 378-2980

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoel W Baker
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience22 Years
Location2500 Bernville Rd, Reading, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Joel W Baker attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588610638
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/11/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315958832
  • Enrollment ID: I20060605000220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joel W Baker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588610638NPI-NPPES
BA1845688OtherPAHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
1027545110001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology OS012783 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Medical CenterReading, PAHospital
Reading HospitalWest reading, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Joseph Medical Group3779688650174

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. Joel W Baker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Joseph Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184754657
PECOS PAC ID: 3779688650
Enrollment ID: O20070421000011

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. Joel W 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
Joel W Baker, DO
2494 Bernville Rd, Suite 100,
Reading, PA 19605-9469

Ph: (610) 378-3782
Joel W Baker, DO
2500 Bernville Rd,
Reading, PA 19605-9453

Ph: (610) 378-2899

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