JOEL MARTIN BAKER PA-C
NPI 1851541619
Physician Assistant in Nashville, TN

Active since September 29, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.76/100
CMS Quality Rating
1601 17TH AVE S, NASHVILLE, TN 37212(615) 340-6840 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Joel Martin Baker Pa-c NPPES

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

JOEL MARTIN BAKER PA-C (NPI 1851541619) is an individual physician assistant in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (1650) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lewisburg.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851541619
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJOEL MARTIN BAKERCredential: PA-C
Location Address1601 17TH AVE SNashville, TN 37212-2812
Mailing Address1601 17th Ave SNashville, TN 37212-2812 · (615) 340-6840 · Fax (931) 270-9926
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 5, 2020
NPI 1851541619 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TN · 1650
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1601 17TH AVE S, Nashville, TN 37212

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1529 W Commerce StLewisburg, TN 37091-3219 · Phone (931) 270-9729 · Fax (931) 270-9926

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

Joel Martin Baker Pa-c 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 ID8527120443
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081230000468
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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
54 services54 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440006
Location3441 Dickerson PikeNashville, TN 37207 · Davidson County
Emergency services

Tristar Summit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hermitage, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440150
Location5655 Frist BlvdHermitage, TN 37076 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Centennial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440161
Location2300 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440194
Location355 New Shackle Island RdHendersonville, TN 37075 · Sumner County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37212 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

73.76/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.08
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.8

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$14.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$6.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$71.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Joel Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Baker is 1851541619. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2008.

Where is Joel Baker located?

Joel Baker practices at 1601 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212. The listed phone number is (615) 340-6840.

What is Joel Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Joel Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel 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 Joel Baker accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Joel 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.

Is Joel Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Baker is affiliated with Tristar Skyline Medical Center, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center and Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Baker was last updated on November 5, 2020. 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.