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DR. JAMES R. BAKER MD
NPI 1477549566
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since September 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6431 FANNIN MSB 1.122, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 500-6714(713) 500-6722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Sep 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James R. Baker Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES R. BAKER MD (NPI 1477549566) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G4806) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477549566
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES R. BAKERCredential: MD
Location Address6431 FANNIN MSB 1.122Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6431 Fannin Msb1.122Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 500-6714 · Fax (713) 500-6722
Phone(713) 500-6714
Fax(713) 500-6722
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1477549566 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · G4806
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
6431 FANNIN MSB 1.122, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James R. Baker Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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 James Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Baker is 1477549566. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2005.

Where is James Baker located?

James Baker practices at 6431 Fannin Msb 1.122, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 500-6714.

What is James Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Baker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Baker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list James 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 James Baker was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.