Bert Baker, PA-C
NPI 1851421374 · Physician Assistant · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bert Baker, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1851421374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851421374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA02190 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,654 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,664 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 659 | $76 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 432 | $42 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 242 | $73 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 208 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 232 | 108 |
| Ketoconazole | 218 | 102 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 189 | 116 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 171 | 123 |
| Hydrocortisone | 66 | 57 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 60 | — |
| Nystatin | 51 | 29 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,693 across 72 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
- 2007-03-06
- Last updated
- 2021-05-18
- Certified
- 2021-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bert Baker's NPI number?
- Bert Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851421374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bert Baker's specialty?
- Bert Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Bert Baker located?
- Bert Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA 98431-0001.
- What is Bert Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bert Baker is (253) 968-2252.
- Does Bert Baker accept Medicare?
- Bert Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bert Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Bert Baker's NPI (1851421374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.