James Baker, MD
NPI 1588879860 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Edgewood, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hand Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Baker, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Edgewood, KY (NPI 1588879860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588879860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43042 (KY)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,092 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 144 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 136 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 107 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 106 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 90 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 237 | 202 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 157 | 130 |
| Meloxicam | 48 | 45 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 37 | 34 |
| Methylprednisolone | 27 | 23 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,209 across 19 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)
- 2845 Chancellor DrCrestview Hills, KY 41017-3418Phone: (859) 301-2663Fax: (859) 817-7848
- 8726 US Highway 42Florence, KY 41042-9625Phone: (859) 301-2663Fax: (859) 817-7848
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-11
- Last updated
- 2023-02-15
- Certified
- 2023-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Baker's NPI number?
- James Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588879860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Baker's specialty?
- James Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Baker located?
- James Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 560 S Loop Rd, Edgewood, KY 41017-3405.
- What is James Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Baker is (859) 301-2663.
- Does James Baker accept Medicare?
- James Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — James Baker's NPI (1588879860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.