JACOB J. BAKER MD – NPI #1821519976
Emergency Medicine

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

JACOB BAKER is a physician located in HAMMOND, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1821519976 to JACOB BAKER on June 29, 2017. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Oct 04, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JACOB BAKER below.

NPI Profile for
JACOB J. BAKER

NPI Number
1821519976
Enumeration Date

(about 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JACOB J. BAKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403-1436
Phone: (985) 345-2700 Fax: (985) 230-1368
1 Other location(s):
14 Medical Park, Ste 350
Emergency Medicine Department
Columbia, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 434-3790
Fax: (803) 434-3946
Mailing address
14 MEDICAL PARK, STE 350
EMERGENCY MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Phone: (803) 434-3790 Fax: (803) 434-3946
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 04, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JACOB BAKER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherNPI NUMBERLA1821519976
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207P00000X
- Emergency Medicine (Primary)		 SC LL51124

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2017
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JACOB BAKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, L L C
      15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRIVE
      HAMMOND, LA 70403
    • SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM
      2809 DENNY AV
      PASCAGOULA, MS 39581

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