Zachary Baker, MD
NPI 1235364951 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zachary Baker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1235364951).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235364951
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 104399 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
318 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 65 | $213 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 27 | $207 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 27 | $726 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 23 | $124 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$628 across 13 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 100 E Carroll StSalisbury, MD 21801-5422Phone: (410) 546-1353Fax: (410) 912-5789
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-26
- Last updated
- 2025-07-31
- Certified
- 2025-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zachary Baker's NPI number?
- Zachary Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235364951, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zachary Baker's specialty?
- Zachary Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zachary Baker located?
- Zachary Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1348 Walton Way Ste 5700, Augusta, GA 30901-5110.
- What is Zachary Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zachary Baker is (706) 722-8242.
- Does Zachary Baker accept Medicare?
- Zachary Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zachary Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Zachary Baker's NPI (1235364951) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.