CHAMP L. BAKER MD – NPI #1912128448
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

CHAMP BAKER is an orthopaedic surgeon located in COLUMBUS, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912128448 to CHAMP BAKER on May 01, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Nov 20, 2020. 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 CHAMP BAKER below.

NPI Profile for
CHAMP L. BAKER

NPI Number
1912128448
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHAMP L. BAKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6262 VETERANS PKWY
COLUMBUS, GA 31909-3540
Phone: (706) 324-6661 Fax: (706) 494-3201
2 Other location(s):
512 N Shady Ln
Dothan, AL 36303-2991
Phone: (334) 699-5747
Fax: (334) 699-5750
107 Calumet Center Rd
LaGrange, GA 30241-6705
Phone: (706) 884-3274
Fax: (706) 882-2940
Mailing address
PO BOX 370
FORTSON, GA 31808-0370
Phone: Fax: (706) 494-3008
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 20, 2020

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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
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 AL MD.28831
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 GA 061038

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
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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
CHAMP BAKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JACK HUGHSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      4401 RIVER CHASE DRIVE
      PHENIX CITY, AL 36867

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