HOPE WATSON BAKER LCSW
NPI 1427722586
Social Worker - Clinical in Wheat Ridge, CO

Active since August 03, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033(303) 425-0300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Hope Watson Baker Lcsw NPPES

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

HOPE WATSON BAKER LCSW (NPI 1427722586) is an individual clinical provider in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (CSW.09929815) and active in the NPI registry since August 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Denver, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427722586
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameHOPE WATSON BAKERCredential: LCSW
Location Address4851 INDEPENDENCE STWheat Ridge, CO 80033-6715
Mailing Address4851 Independence StWheat Ridge, CO 80033-6715 · (303) 425-0300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2025
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1427722586 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in CO · CSW.09929815
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1420 E 58th AveDenver, CO 80216-1430 · Phone (720) 928-1440

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

Hope Watson Baker Lcsw 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 ID1658718226
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240319003243
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Hope Baker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 276 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical
1738 WYNKOOP ST STE 303
Denver, CO 80202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 940 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 2

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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
125 services13 patients
Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
38 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 80033 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

Peer Specialist
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Social Worker (Clinical)
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Behavior Analyst
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST, SUITE 200
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Psychologist (Clinical)
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST, SUITE 200
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Social Worker (Clinical)
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Counselor (Professional)
4851 INDEPENDENCE ST, SUITE 200
WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

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 Hope Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hope Baker is 1427722586. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2021.

Where is Hope Baker located?

Hope Baker practices at 4851 Independence St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. The listed phone number is (303) 425-0300.

What is Hope Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Hope Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hope 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 Hope Baker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hope Baker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Jefferson Center For Mental Health (Wheat Ridge, CO) and Sondermind Provider Network LLC (Denver, CO). 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 Hope Baker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hope Baker accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Select Health list Hope 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 Hope Baker was last updated on October 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.