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- 385 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150
About Dr. Baker
John K. Baker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sumter, SC specializing in neurology. John trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. John is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and neurology / psychiatry. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 3,677 Medicare patients across 43,792 services. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1598922130.
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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
- (803) 774-8240
- Email not available
Practice Locations
385 W WESMARK BLVD
Sumter, SC 29150
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
43,792 services · 3,677 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
288 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
138 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of anesthetic agent, trigeminal nerve bundle | Procedure | 64505 |
43 | Too few peers to compare |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
65 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
49 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
85 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
76 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
72 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
38,100 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance), per ml | A9577 |
602 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 2
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Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John K. Baker specialize in?
John K. Baker is a neurologist in Sumter, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is John K. Baker located?
John K. Baker is listed at 385 W Wesmark Blvd, Sumter, SC 29150. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is John K. Baker's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 774-8240. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John K. Baker's NPI number?
John K. Baker's National Provider Identifier is 1598922130. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did John K. Baker train?
John K. Baker attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John K. Baker been practicing?
John K. Baker has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John K. Baker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John K. Baker performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face and injection of anesthetic agent, trigeminal nerve bundle; reads or performs imaging such as mri scan of brain before and after contrast and mri scan of brain without contrast; provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity , awake and drowsy and measurement of brain wave activity , awake and asleep, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John K. Baker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John K. Baker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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