JOHN WILDER BAKER M D
NPI 1447239116
Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Active since January 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7300 LAKESHORE DR APT 4, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70124(501) 247-4887(504) 541-9201 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2023, Jan 11, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About John Wilder Baker M D NPPES

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

JOHN WILDER BAKER M D (NPI 1447239116) is an individual surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (311310) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447239116
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN WILDER BAKERCredential: M D
Location Address7300 LAKESHORE DR APT 4New Orleans, LA 70124-2461
Mailing Address7300 Lakeshore Dr Apt 4New Orleans, LA 70124-2461 · (501) 247-4887 · Fax (504) 541-9201
Fax(504) 541-9201
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2023
NPI 1447239116 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in LA · 311310
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
7300 LAKESHORE DR APT 4, New Orleans, LA 70124

Other Identifiers 1

Other53892AR · Blue Cross Blue Shield

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

John Wilder 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 ID2062588221
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080912000021, I20190131000267, I20260224002002
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70124 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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 John Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Baker is 1447239116. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2006.

Where is John Baker located?

John Baker practices at 7300 Lakeshore Dr Apt 4, New Orleans, LA 70124. The listed phone number is (501) 247-4887.

What is John Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is John Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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.

What insurance does John Baker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list John 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 John Baker was last updated on January 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.