Donald Baker, M.D.
NPI 1457513202 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Baker, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1457513202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457513202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32296 (AL)
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 tenure25% of score
17 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
1,126 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 274 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 201 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 179 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 94 | $99 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 69 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 196 | 103 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 147 | 47 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 134 | 57 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 96 | 47 |
| Ibuprofen | 87 | 36 |
| Meloxicam | 63 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 60 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 7 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
- 2008-07-01
- Last updated
- 2022-10-12
- Certified
- 2022-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Baker's NPI number?
- Donald Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457513202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Baker's specialty?
- Donald Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Baker located?
- Donald Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 1860 Chadwick Dr, Jackson, MS 39204-3463.
- What is Donald Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Baker is (601) 376-2818.
- Does Donald Baker accept Medicare?
- Donald Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Baker's NPI (1457513202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.