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DR. GEROND V LAKE-BAKAAR M.D.
NPI 1720063324
Internal Medicine - Hepatology in Golden, CO

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled
422 RIDGE RD, GOLDEN, CO 80403(516) 314-8736 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2021, Feb 22, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Gerond V Lake-bakaar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GEROND V LAKE-BAKAAR M.D. (NPI 1720063324) is an individual hepatology provider in Golden, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (57128) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720063324
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0008X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEROND V LAKE-BAKAARCredential: M.D.
Location Address422 RIDGE RDGolden, CO 80403-1595
Mailing Address2535 S Downing St, Ste 380Denver, CO 80210-5847 · (303) 778-5797
Phone(516) 314-8736
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1720063324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · HepatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0008X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 57128✔ Licensed in MA · 233492
Definition
The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X · License 164621 (NY)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Transplant HepatologyTaxonomy 207RT0003X · License 233492 (MA)
422 RIDGE RD, Golden, CO 80403
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid44705034CO
Medicaid00968378NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gerond V Lake-bakaar M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Gerond Lake-bakaar reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
1,779 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
330 BROOKLINE AVE, ST 207
Boston, MA 02215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,477 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548202641 (617) 667-1961

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Gerond Lake-bakaar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerond Lake-bakaar is 1720063324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Where is Gerond Lake-bakaar located?

Gerond Lake-bakaar practices at 422 Ridge Rd, Golden, CO 80403. The listed phone number is (516) 314-8736.

What is Gerond Lake-bakaar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hepatology, with taxonomy code 207RI0008X.

Is Gerond Lake-bakaar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerond Lake-bakaar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Gerond Lake-bakaar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gerond Lake-bakaar reassigns Medicare benefits to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. (Boston, MA). The 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 Gerond Lake-bakaar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerond Lake-bakaar was last updated on December 9, 2021. 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.