Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BAKER
Nicholas Baker, MD practices thoracic surgery in Pittsburgh, PA. Nicholas is a 2008 graduate of West Virginia University School of Medicine. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Nicholas provided 91 services to 76 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (412) 647-7555
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 LOTHROP ST. C800 UPMC PRESBYTERIAN
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
91 services · 76 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
12 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
29 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
15 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 5
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.
Other thoracic surgeons in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Baker?
Dr. Baker is a thoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Baker's address?
Dr. Baker is listed at 200 LOTHROP ST. C800 UPMC PRESBYTERIAN, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. 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 (412) 647-7555. 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 1568624393. 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 West Virginia University School of Medicine, 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 removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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