BRUCE K. BAKER DO – NPI #1518079722
Internal Medicine

A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BRUCE BAKER is a physician located in PUYALLUP, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1518079722 to BRUCE BAKER on September 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RB0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 15, 2018. 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 BRUCE BAKER below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE K. BAKER

NPI Number
1518079722
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE K. BAKER
Credentials
DO
Primary location
1408 3RD ST SE STE 200
PUYALLUP, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 268-3345 Fax: (253) 881-1490
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE BAKER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERDEPARTMENT OF LABOR INDUSTRIESWA0391445
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
207RB0002X
- Internal Medicine / Obesity Medicine (Primary)		 WA 89983087
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine		 WA OP00001533

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Additional Information

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
BRUCE BAKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      401 15TH AVENUE SE
      PUYALLUP, WA 98372
    • TACOMA GENERAL ALLENMORE HOSPITAL
      315 S MLK JR WAY
      TACOMA, WA 98405

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