KRISTIE A BAKER M.D.
NPI 1124051941
Internal Medicine in Independence, MO

Active since July 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
19600 E 39TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057(913) 222-9779(816) 312-8340 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, Jul 14, 2022, Jul 8, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Kristie A Baker M.d. NPPES

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

KRISTIE A BAKER M.D. (NPI 1124051941) is an individual internal medicine provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (103472) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Research Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124051941
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTIE A BAKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address19600 E 39TH ST SIndependence, MO 64057-2301
Mailing Address19600 E 39th St SIndependence, MO 64057-2301 · (913) 222-9779 · Fax (816) 312-8340
Fax(816) 312-8340
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1124051941 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MO · 103472✔ Licensed in KS · 0427424
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 0427424 (KS), 103472 (MO)
19600 E 39TH ST S, Independence, MO 64057

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Kristie A Rutledge M.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11000 Carondelet DrKansas City, MO 64114-4673 · Phone (816) 943-4758 · Fax (816) 943-4757
Location 2201 NW RD Mize Rd.Blue Springs, MO 64014-2513 · Phone (816) 228-5900
Location 3201 NW R D Mize Rd Ste 206Blue Springs, MO 64014-2513 · Phone (816) 655-5403 · Fax (816) 655-5257

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kristie A 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 ID1850310269
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140707000255
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

10

Medicare enrollment records show Kristie Baker reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
19600 E 39TH ST S
Independence, MO 64057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2316 E MEYER BLVD
Kansas City, MO 64132
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 85 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
930 CARONDELET DR STE 201
Kansas City, MO 64114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
10901 GRANADA LN, 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1861795635 (Missouri)
  • 175 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
904 WOLLARD BLVD
Richmond, MO 64085
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2800 E ROCK HAVEN RD
Harrisonville, MO 64701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1500 STATE ST
Lexington, MO 64067
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
760 PLANTATION BLVD STE 210
Sikeston, MO 63801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1001 E ALEX BELL RD
Dayton, OH 45459
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
10550 PARK RUN DR
Las Vegas, NV 89144
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
230 services94 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
134 services83 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
117 services60 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
110 services106 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
67 services65 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
54 services50 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Research Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260027
Location2316 E Meyer BlvdKansas City, MO 64132 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centerpoint Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Independence, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number260095
Location19600 East 39th StreetIndependence, MO 64057 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cass Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Harrisonville, MO
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number261324
Location2800 E Rock Haven RoadHarrisonville, MO 64701 · Cass County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64057 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.82 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $24.45 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%279 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$13.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$857.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers45 claims45 services$5.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers32 claims32 services$62.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$32.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$31.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Skilled Nursing Facility
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Emergency Medicine
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Hospitalist
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
19600 E 39TH ST S, ATTN: NICU
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
Internal Medicine
19600 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

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 Kristie Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristie Baker is 1124051941. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2006. The provider is also known as Kristie A Rutledge M.D..

Where is Kristie Baker located?

Kristie Baker practices at 19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057. The listed phone number is (913) 222-9779.

What is Kristie Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kristie Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristie 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kristie Baker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristie Baker reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: P & c Healthcare LLC (Independence, MO), Dunn Physician Services, LLC (Kansas City, MO), Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC (Kansas City, MO), Inpatient Consultants Of Kansas PA (Overland Park, KS), Ray County Memorial Hospital (Richmond, MO) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kristie Baker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristie Baker accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Oscar Insurance Company list Kristie 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 Kristie Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristie Baker is affiliated with Research Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center and Cass Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristie Baker was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.