Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BAKER
Based in Shreveport, LA, Christopher Gordon Baker, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under anesthesiology. Christopher graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2008.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Baker?
Dr. Baker is an anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Baker's address?
Dr. Baker is listed at 1 SAINT MARY PL MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, Shreveport, LA 71101. 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 (318) 681-4440. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Baker?
Dr. Baker's National Provider Identifier is 1871767541. 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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Baker have?
Dr. Baker has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, 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 anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin and injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy and anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (318) 681-4440
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 SAINT MARY PL MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Shreveport, LA 71101
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
430 services · 422 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | Procedure | 64447 |
42 |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | Procedure | 36620 |
38 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | Procedure | 64450 |
37 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) | Procedure | 64415 |
20 |
| Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy | Anaesthesia | 01922 |
45 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
32 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00731 |
32 |
| Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm | Anaesthesia | 00410 |
27 |
| Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity | Anaesthesia | 00537 |
26 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00811 |
23 |
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.
Other anesthesiology specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other anesthesiology specialists in Shreveport 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.