DR. KENNETH BAKER MD
NPI 1538122759
Surgery in Springfield, OR

NPI Status: Active since April 10, 2006

Contact Information

960 N 16TH ST
STE. 304
SPRINGFIELD, OR
ZIP 97477
Phone: (541) 746-7914

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Surgery

About KENNETH BAKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Baker, a provider established in Springfield, Oregon with a medical specialization in Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538122759 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208600000X with license number MD24309 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1538122759
Provider Name
DR. KENNETH BAKER MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
960 N 16TH ST STE. 304 SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Location Phone
(541) 746-7914
Mailing Address
960 N 16TH ST STE. 304 SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Mailing Phone
(541) 746-7914
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
04-10-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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A surgeon like Kenneth Baker treats injuries, diseases, and deformities through surgical operations. A surgeon could correct physical deformities, repair bone and tissue, or perform preventive or elective surgeries. Surgeons also examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide counsel on preventive healthcare.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Surgery

Taxonomy Code
208600000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
MD24309
License State
OR
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
132189MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)OR 
H28553MEDICARE UPIN (02)OR 
23032MEDICAID (05)OR 

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NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1538122759, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 2 → 4 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 2 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1538122759.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 13 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 16
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Specialist
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE #304
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE105
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Internal Medicine
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 303
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Internal Medicine
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 303
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
General Practice
960 N 16TH ST, STE. 304
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Specialist
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 105
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 10
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Surgery
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 203
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 304
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Clinic/Center (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI))
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 10
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Physician Assistant
960 N 16TH ST
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Clinic/Center
960 N 16TH ST, SUITE 304
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538122759, enumerated as an "individual" on April 10, 2006.

The provider is located at 960 N 16TH ST STE. 304 SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 and the phone number is (541) 746-7914.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.