THOMAS M BAKER M.D.
NPI 1134218977
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Lakewood, WA

NPI Status: Active since October 12, 2006

Contact Information

11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW
SUITE 304
LAKEWOOD, WA
ZIP 98499
Phone: (253) 983-1977
Fax: (253) 983-1976

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology

About THOMAS BAKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Thomas Baker, an internist established in Lakewood, Washington with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in hematology & oncology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1134218977 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RH0003X with license number MD00019694 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1134218977
Provider Name
THOMAS M BAKER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW SUITE 304 LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Location Phone
(253) 983-1977
Location Fax
(253) 983-1976
Mailing Address
1624 SOUTH I STREET SUITE 305 TACOMA, WA 98405
Mailing Phone
(253) 428-8700
Mailing Fax
(253) 983-1976
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-12-2006
Last Update Date
08-01-2012
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An internist like Thomas Baker is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Internal Medicine Hematology & Oncology

Taxonomy Code
207RH0003X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD00019694
License State
WA
Taxonomy Description
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A06421MEDICARE UPIN (02)WA 
1043223MEDICAID (05)WA 
AB04765MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)WAMEDICARE

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1134218977, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 2 → 4 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1134218977.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 214
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, #203
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 214
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Surgery
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, #307
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 100
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Neurological Surgery
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 301
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Family Medicine
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 100
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Obstetrics & Gynecology
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, #302
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, SUITE 214
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 202
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Pediatrics
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 309
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 307
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Dietitian, Registered
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 304
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 205
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 205
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 202
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Internal Medicine
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 207
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Obstetrics & Gynecology
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, STE 302
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Physician Assistant (Medical)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, SUITE 100
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW, SUITE 301 MS-42-03
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1134218977, enumerated as an "individual" on October 12, 2006.

The provider is located at 11311 BRIDGEPORT WAY SW SUITE 304 LAKEWOOD, WA 98499 and the phone number is (253) 983-1977.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RH0003X and a focus in Hematology & Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.