DR. STACY JOSEPH BAX MD
NPI 1972537462
Anesthesiology in Chico, CA

Q: What is Stacy Bax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stacy Bax is 1972537462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Q: What is Stacy Bax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stacy Bax was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

56.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 332-7330 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Stacy Joseph Bax Md NPPES

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

DR. STACY JOSEPH BAX MD (NPI 1972537462) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chico, California, licensed in California (A99111) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972537462

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. STACY JOSEPH BAXCredential: MD

Location Address1531 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95926-3310

Mailing AddressPo Box 7096Stockton, CA 95267-0096 · (209) 956-7725 · Fax (209) 956-7733

Phone(530) 332-7330

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 2025

NPPES CertifiedAugust 1, 2025

✔ NPI 1972537462 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A99111✔ Licensed in CO · 44732

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

1531 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95926

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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

Dr. Stacy Joseph Bax Md 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 ID9032210141

PECOS Enrollment IDI20121108000479

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Stacy Bax reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northstate Anesthesiology Partners A Medical Corporation

Same address

Anesthesiology

1531 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95926

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1639382336 (530) 332-7330

Anesthesia Associates Of Chico

3.7 mi

Anesthesiology

121 RALEY BLVD
Chico, CA 95928

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
10 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1770666034 (530) 230-2000

Orthopedic Associates Of Northern California A Medical Group

3.7 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

131 RALEY BLVD
Chico, CA 95928

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
39 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235108077 (530) 897-4500

Cep America - Anesthesia PC

56 mi

Anesthesiology

155 GLASSON WAY
Grass Valley, CA 95945

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
833 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1215413638 (530) 274-6000

Sentinel Anesthesia

65 mi

Anesthesiology

1100 BUTTE ST
Redding, CA 96001

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
5 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285456046 (530) 244-5400

Providence Medical Foundation

101 mi

Internal Medicine

500 DOYLE PARK DR, SUITE 303
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
1,699 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1740584473 (707) 303-8300

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 20

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 other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

105 services105 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

61 services61 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

33 services32 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

33 services33 patients

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.

32 services32 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732

This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

30 services28 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

27 services27 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

22 services22 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

21 services21 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.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

16 services16 patients

Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488

This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.

16 services15 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910

Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator 00534

Anesthesia for the insertion or replacement of a pacing heart defibrillator is a pain management process. It makes you comfortable during the procedure. It can be local, making you numb in a specific area, or general, where you're asleep and feel no pain.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope 00912

This procedure involves the use of anesthesia to ensure comfort while an endoscope, a thin tube with a light and camera, is used to identify and remove abnormal growths in the bladder. It's a minimally invasive approach to maintain bladder health.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

11 services11 patients

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.

56.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.35

Improvement Activities

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.

AMY MICHELI FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 332-5540

KELLEEN GALLI RN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 332-7300

OLSA HAHN FNP

Nurse Practitioner

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 332-7300

BRIAN THOMAS COURTNEY M.D.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 896-7455

NORTH STATE RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 898-0504

MR. VICTOR HALL WERLHOF MD

Specialist

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 332-7330

DR. MEIR MARMOR M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)

1531 ESPLANADE, ORTHO/TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 332-4470

KATHRINE ANN THOMAS NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926

Butte County (530) 332-7061

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 Stacy Bax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stacy Bax is 1972537462. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Stacy Bax located?

Stacy Bax practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 332-7330.

What is Stacy Bax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Stacy Bax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stacy Bax 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 Stacy Bax's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stacy Bax reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Northstate Anesthesiology Partners A Medical Corporation (Chico, CA), Anesthesia Associates Of Chico (Chico, CA), Orthopedic Associates Of Northern California A Medical Group (Chico, CA), Cep America - Anesthesia PC (Grass Valley, CA), Sentinel Anesthesia (Redding, CA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Stacy Bax'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 Stacy Bax was last updated on August 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.