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DR. KAREN CHRISTINE BAKER M.D.
NPI 1033183314
Urology in Durham, NC

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
508 FULTON ST, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 286-0411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, May 8, 2017, Nov 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Karen Christine Baker M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KAREN CHRISTINE BAKER M.D. (NPI 1033183314) is an individual urology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2016-01690) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033183314
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN CHRISTINE BAKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address508 FULTON STDurham, NC 27705-3875
Mailing Address508 Fulton StDurham, NC 27705-3875 · (919) 286-0411
Phone(919) 286-0411
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1033183314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2016-01690✔ Licensed in WA · MD00041648
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
508 FULTON ST, Durham, NC 27705
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karen Christine Baker M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072783455
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161219001398
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Duke Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340155
Location3643 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27705 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MISS NANCY CAROL LEE LCSW-P, CMSW, MHA
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE (122)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MS. GWEN ELIZABETH MADILL LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
DYLAN PRIDE HARRIS
Dietitian, Registered
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MELISSA RAKU DAVIS PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (720) 628-6224
HILARY D BUCHANAN
Registered Nurse
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MS. RENEE MICHELLE MCCLELLAND AU.D.
Audiologist
508 FULTON ST, ASPS - 126
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-6961
DR. DEBORAH ANNE FISHER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-6945
DR. CHRISTOPHER WILDRICK WOODS MD, MPH
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
508 FULTON ST, DURHAM VAMC
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Baker is 1033183314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Karen Baker located?

Karen Baker practices at 508 Fulton St, Durham, NC 27705. The listed phone number is (919) 286-0411.

What is Karen Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Karen Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Baker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Karen Baker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Karen Baker as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Karen Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Baker is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Baker was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.