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KENNETH JOSEPH BAKER M.D.
NPI 1760489157
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Slingerlands, NY

Active since June 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL ARTS @ SLINGERLANDS, SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159(518) 475-7000(518) 475-7050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2021, Jun 12, 2020, Mar 14, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kenneth Joseph Baker M.d. NPPES

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

KENNETH JOSEPH BAKER M.D. (NPI 1760489157) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Slingerlands, New York, licensed in New York (209620) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains 7 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760489157
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH JOSEPH BAKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL ARTS @ SLINGERLANDSSlingerlands, NY 12159-9222
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634
Phone(518) 475-7000
Fax(518) 475-7050
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1760489157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 209620
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, Slingerlands, NY 12159
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Secondary Practice Locations 7

Location 1713 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 304Latham, NY 12110-2490 · Phone (518) 786-6270
Location 22 Empire Dr Ste 101Rensselaer, NY 12144-5730 · Phone (518) 373-4555
Location 32215 Burdett Ave Ste 200Troy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 271-3900
Location 42231 Burdett Ave Ste 110Troy, NY 12180-2447 · Phone (518) 271-3900
Location 555 Mohawk St Ste 105Cohoes, NY 12047-2600 · Phone (518) 786-6270
Location 6855 Route 146 Ste 150Clifton Park, NY 12065-3874 · Phone (518) 373-4555
Location 7326 S Pearl StAlbany, NY 12202-1914 · Phone (518) 449-0100

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01856308NY

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

Kenneth Joseph 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 ID1254462278
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100708000090
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.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
42 services38 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12159 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
84%275 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
90%912 patients
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%1,484 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%228 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
75%1,789 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
49%989 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 90% · 874 patients
Patients tobacco: 17% · 103 patients
80%874 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%1,788 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
28%1,788 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
46%1,788 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

GLAUCOMA CONSULTANTS OF THE CAPITAL REGION,PLLC
Ophthalmology
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, SUITE 201
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 475-7300
MICHAEL A DOLLARD PA
Physician Assistant
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, SUITE 203
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 439-2460
DR. JAMES DONALD ALPERT M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, SUITE 204
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 439-5630
KAYLA FABRIZIO
Speech-Language Pathologist
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 475-7075
JAMES ALPERT MD PC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, #204
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 439-5630
DR. CAROL A IPSEN M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, #204
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 439-5624
MS. STEPHANIE W ZERONDA RPA-C
Physician Assistant
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, SUITE 203
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 439-2460
DR. MARTIN B KABACK M.D.
Ophthalmology
1240 NEW SCOTLAND RD, SUITE 201
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Albany County (518) 475-7300

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 Kenneth Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Baker is 1760489157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2005.

Where is Kenneth Baker located?

Kenneth Baker practices at 1240 New Scotland Rd St. Peter's Hospital Medical Arts @ Slingerlands, Slingerlands, NY 12159. The listed phone number is (518) 475-7000.

What is Kenneth Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Kenneth Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth 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.

Is Kenneth Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Baker is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Baker was last updated on May 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.