CAROL C. BAKER M.D.
NPI 1225084007
Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN
About Carol C. Baker M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CAROL C. BAKER M.D. (NPI 1225084007) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Virginia (0101268193) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Secondary Practice Locations 3
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Carol C. 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.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsAnesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 34 times for 34 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
This service was performed 16 times for 16 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
This service was performed 13 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
This service was performed 12 times for 11 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Carol Baker is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 800 TILGHMAN DR DUNN, NC 28334 | (910) 892-7161 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1225084007, enumerated as an "individual" on May 25, 2006.
The provider is located at 1701 N SENATE BLVD INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202 and the phone number is (317) 577-4200.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Carol Baker is affiliated with: BETSY JOHNSON REGIONAL HOSPITAL.