Ethelbert Baker, MD
NPI 1417922758 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chillicothe, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ethelbert Baker, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chillicothe, OH (NPI 1417922758).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417922758
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K9019 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$179 across 2 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 (2)
- 1003 Bellefontaine Ave Ste 200Lima, OH 45804-1803Phone: (419) 227-7702Fax: (419) 227-7991
- 703 S Fleishel Ave Ste 5000Tyler, TX 75701-2015Phone: (903) 606-2992
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-21
- Last updated
- 2023-01-03
- Certified
- 2023-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ethelbert Baker's NPI number?
- Ethelbert Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417922758, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ethelbert Baker's specialty?
- Ethelbert Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ethelbert Baker located?
- Ethelbert Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4439 State Route 159, Chillicothe, OH 45601-8207.
- What is Ethelbert Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ethelbert Baker is (740) 779-4360.
- Does Ethelbert Baker accept Medicare?
- Ethelbert Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ethelbert Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Ethelbert Baker's NPI (1417922758) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.