Denise Baker, FNP
NPI 1164917431 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Denise Baker, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1164917431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164917431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5010666 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
429 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 111 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $102 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 46 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 45 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 30 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total) |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 19 |
| Omeprazole | 64 | 13 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 63 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 16 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 55 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 54 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-28
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Denise Baker's NPI number?
- Denise Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164917431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Denise Baker's specialty?
- Denise Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Denise Baker located?
- Denise Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 2nd St Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-2551.
- What is Denise Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Denise Baker is (828) 267-2097.
- Does Denise Baker accept Medicare?
- Denise Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Denise Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Denise Baker's NPI (1164917431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.