WENDY MCNEELY BAKER CRNA
NPI 1215160858
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilmington, NC

Active since August 31, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 772-9202(910) 772-9452 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Wendy Mcneely Baker Crna NPPES

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

WENDY MCNEELY BAKER CRNA (NPI 1215160858) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (83025) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. She is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215160858
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameWENDY MCNEELY BAKERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing Address2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-7407 · (910) 772-9202 · Fax (910) 772-9452
Fax(910) 772-9452
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1215160858 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 83025
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8053810NC

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

Wendy Mcneely Baker Crna 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 ID2961544051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100128000078

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Wendy Baker reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2520 INDEPENDENCE BLVD, SUITE 200
Wilmington, NC 28412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 652 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
507 E FREMONT ST
Burgaw, NC 28425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 157 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 3

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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.

Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Wendy Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wendy Baker is 1215160858. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2009.

Where is Wendy Baker located?

Wendy Baker practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 772-9202.

What is Wendy Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Wendy Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wendy 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 Wendy Baker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Wendy Baker reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC (Wilmington, NC), American Anesthesiology Of North Carolina, PLLC (Wilmington, NC) and Pender Memorial Hospital Incorporated (Burgaw, NC). 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 Wendy Baker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Wendy Baker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Wendy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wendy Baker was last updated on March 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.