JOHN K. BAKER M.D. – NPI #1598922130
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

JOHN BAKER is a psychiatry & neurologist located in SUMTER, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598922130 to JOHN BAKER on May 21, 2008. 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 2084N0400X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jun 15, 2016. 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 JOHN BAKER below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN K. BAKER

NPI Number
1598922130
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN K. BAKER
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
385 W WESMARK BLVD
SUMTER, SC 29150-1987
Phone: (803) 774-8240 Fax: (888) 643-4231
Mailing address
325 BROAD ST
SUITE 100
SUMTER, SC 29150-4167
Phone: (803) 773-5227 Fax: (803) 753-9312
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology (Primary)		 SC 33281
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 NC
2084D0003X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Diagnostic Neuroimaging		 SC 33281-2015

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 SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2007
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOHN BAKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KERSHAWHEALTH
      1315 ROBERTS STREET
      CAMDEN, SC 29020
    • PRISMA HEALTH RICHLAND HOSPITAL
      5 MEDICAL PARK
      COLUMBIA, SC 29203
    • PRISMA HEALTH TUOMEY HOSPITAL
      129 N WASHINGTON ST
      SUMTER, SC 29150
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH OF LEXINGTON
      714 SOUTHLAKE DRIVE SUITE 250
      LEXINGTON, SC 29072

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