COLBY BAKER M.D.
NPI 1245693845
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Palos Heights, IL

Active since March 31, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463(708) 923-3388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2022, Aug 23, 2019, Mar 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Colby Baker M.d. NPPES

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

COLBY BAKER M.D. (NPI 1245693845) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Palos Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.149166) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital, and is a graduate of New York Medical College (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245693845
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameCOLBY BAKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204Palos Heights, IL 60463-1284
Mailing Address12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204Palos Heights, IL 60463-1284 · (708) 923-3388
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York Medical CollegeGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2022
NPI 1245693845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in IL · 036.149166
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 036.149166 (IL)
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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

Colby 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 ID7810281300
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220722002414
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.
295 services135 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
244 services160 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
66 services62 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
26 services26 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
26 services26 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Palos Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Palos Heights, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140062
Location12251 South 80th AvenuePalos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60463 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

Nurse Practitioner
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Physician Assistant
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
Nurse Practitioner
12255 S 80TH AVE STE 204
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463

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 Colby Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Colby Baker is 1245693845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2016.

Where is Colby Baker located?

Colby Baker practices at 12255 S 80th Ave Ste 204, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The listed phone number is (708) 923-3388.

What is Colby Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Colby Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Colby 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.

Is Colby Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Colby Baker is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Colby Baker was last updated on July 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.