Joseph W Baker, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Roanoke, VA

Joseph W Baker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Roanoke, Virginia. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Carilion Medical Center and his current practice location is 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw, Roanoke, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (540) 344-5781.

Joseph W Baker is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101037372) 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 1003898040.

Contact Information

Joseph W Baker, MD
2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw,
Roanoke, VA 24014-2462
(540) 344-5781
(540) 342-9308

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph W Baker
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw, Roanoke, Virginia
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:
  • Joseph W Baker attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003898040
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/27/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577573534
  • Enrollment ID: I20060504000609

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph W Baker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003898040NPI-NPPES
010264375MedicaidVA
7364164MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 0101037372 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carilion Medical Center9830096585773

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. Joseph W Baker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarilion Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730123472
PECOS PAC ID: 9830096585
Enrollment ID: O20040107000472

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. Joseph 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
Joseph W Baker, MD
2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw,
Roanoke, VA 24014-2462

Ph: (540) 344-5781
Joseph W Baker, MD
2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw,
Roanoke, VA 24014-2462

Ph: (540) 344-5781

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Roanoke, VA

David Christopher Wells, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw, Ste 201, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: 540-344-5781    Fax: 540-342-9308
David A Wyatt, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw Ste 201, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: 540-853-0100    Fax: 540-342-9308
Cynthia W Choate, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw Ste 201, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: 540-853-0100    Fax: 540-342-9308
Dr. Joseph F Rowe Iii, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw, Suite 201, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: 540-344-5781    Fax: 540-342-9308
William Scott Arnold, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: 540-344-5781    Fax: 540-342-9308
Dr. Brian M Strain, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2001 Crystal Spring Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014
Phone: 540-344-5781    Fax: 540-342-9308

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