Dr. David Baker
General Surgery in Joplin, Missouri
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 20+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. David Baker, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Joplin, Missouri. He attended and graduated from Kansas City College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Barton County Memorial Hospital, Freeman Health System - Freeman West, Freeman Neosho Hospital. Dr. David Baker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Freeman-Oakhill Health System. Dr. David Baker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (417) 347-1111 to request Dr. David Baker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
David Baker |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7618056219 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 20 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. David Baker attended and graduated from Kansas City College Of Medicine And Surgery in 2004.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1487867602
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 7, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. David Baker
Medical Licenses
Dr. David Baker has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 20 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 58.001853 | Ohio |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lamar, Missouri | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Joplin, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Neosho, Missouri | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Freeman-Oakhill Health System
| Freeman-Oakhill Health System | 246 |
Practice Locations
1532 W 32nd St
Joplin, MO 64804-1607
Phone: (417) 347-1111
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
3302 Mcintosh Cir
Joplin, MO 64804-3648
Phone: (417) 347-7272
Fax: (417) 347-7915
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, October 20, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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