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Edit this profileWhere to find Carl W. Baker, MD
- Hilton Head Island location main office
15 Lafayette Pl Ste C, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 - Paducah location
4630 Village Square Dr, Paducah, KY 42001
About Dr. Baker
Carl W. Baker, MD is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Hilton Head Island, SC. Carl trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. Carl is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Carl provided 55,789 services to 3,725 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1154398253.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (843) 715-2424
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15 LAFAYETTE PL STE C
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
4630 Village Square Dr
Paducah, KY 42001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
55,789 services · 3,725 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,667 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
46 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
29 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,998 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
477 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
105 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Baker?
Dr. Baker is an eye doctor in Hilton Head Island, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Baker's address?
Dr. Baker is listed at 15 Lafayette Pl Ste C, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Baker?
The number on file is (843) 715-2424. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Baker?
Dr. Baker's National Provider Identifier is 1154398253. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Baker train?
Dr. Baker attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Baker have?
Dr. Baker has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Baker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Baker performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of eye fluid between lens and retina and removal of membrane of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Baker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Baker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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