CHARLES MICHAEL BAKER CRNA
NPI 1881748903
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilmington, NC

Active since January 23, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 772-9202(910) 772-9452 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Charles Michael Baker Crna NPPES

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

CHARLES MICHAEL BAKER CRNA (NPI 1881748903) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (167130) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881748903
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES MICHAEL BAKERCredential: CRNA
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing Address2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-7407 · (910) 772-9202 · Fax (910) 772-9452
Fax(910) 772-9452
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1881748903 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 167130
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401

Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00299154NC · Railroad-medicare
Medicaid8052431NC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles Michael Baker Crna 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 ID4587688007
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060123000744

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Baker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
507 E FREMONT ST
Burgaw, NC 28425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 157 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
105 services97 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
24 services24 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410
Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.
17 services16 patients
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Pender Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Burgaw, NC
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number341307
Location507 E Fremont StBurgaw, NC 28425 · Pender County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Charles Baker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Baker is 1881748903. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2007.

Where is Charles Baker located?

Charles Baker practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 772-9202.

What is Charles Baker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Charles Baker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Baker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Baker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center LLC (Wilmington, NC) and Pender Memorial Hospital Incorporated (Burgaw, NC). Each 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 Charles Baker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Charles Baker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Baker is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Pender Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Baker was last updated on March 12, 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.