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- 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218
About Penny Baker
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant — surgical, Penny JOANN SMITH Baker, PA-C practices in Baltimore, MD. According to Medicare claims data, Penny cared for 411 Medicare patients across 433 services. The services billed most often include ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older), and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device. NPI 1386778264 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (410) 932-5100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
201 E UNIVERSITY PKWY
Baltimore, MD 21218
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Physician Assistant - Surgical 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
Bariatrics
Abdominal & digestive
- Acid reflux
- Anal fissure
- Appendicitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Diverticulitis
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
Bones & joints
- Bone fractures
- Bunions
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder impingement
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
- Trigger finger
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
ENT Surgery
General Surgery
Glands & hormones
Nerves & spine
Skin
Skin & soft tissue
- Benign breast disease
- Epidermoid cyst
- Ingrown toenail
- Keloids and hypertrophic scars
- Pilonidal cyst
- Skin abscess or boil
- Skin cancer
Spine & Orthopedics
- Baker's Cyst
- Cervical spondylosis
- Heel pain
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
Urinary
Urology Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Veins & circulation
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
Procedures & services
Bariatrics
Breast Surgery
Cosmetic & Plastic
Cosmetic & plastics
Endocrine Surgery
General surgery
Nerves & spine
Orthopedics
- ACL reconstruction consultation
- Carpal tunnel surgery consultation
- Hip replacement consultation
- Knee replacement consultation
- Torn rotator cuff consultation
- Cast placement and management
Post-Op Care
Spine & Orthopedics
- Bunion Surgery Consultation
- Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultation
- Shoulder Surgery Consultation
- Surgical Hardware Removal Consultation
- Trigger Finger Release Consultation
- Splinting of minor injuries
Wound Care
Wounds & recovery
- Surgical drain removal
- Wound cleaning and dead tissue removal
- Negative pressure wound therapy
- Surgical Wound Care
- Suture removal
General Surgery
Injections & pain
Skin & minor surgery
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Jaw Cyst Removal
- Minor laceration repair
- Pilonidal cyst removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
- Skin biopsy
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Toenail Removal
Skin Procedures
Surgical care
Veins & circulation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
433 services · 411 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
79 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
43 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
43 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Removal of central venous tube with port or pump | Procedure | 36590 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | Procedure | 36620 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
153 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
63 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | Office visit | 99211 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant — Surgical |
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.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 physician assistants in Baltimore 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Penny JOANN SMITH Baker specialize in?
Penny JOANN SMITH Baker is a physician assistant in Baltimore, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Physician Assistant — Surgical”.
NPI registry
Where is Penny JOANN SMITH Baker located?
Penny JOANN SMITH Baker is listed at 201 E University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD 21218. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Penny JOANN SMITH Baker's phone number?
The number on file is (410) 932-5100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Penny JOANN SMITH Baker's NPI number?
Penny JOANN SMITH Baker's National Provider Identifier is 1386778264. 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 Penny JOANN SMITH Baker train?
Penny JOANN SMITH Baker attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Penny JOANN SMITH Baker been practicing?
Penny JOANN SMITH Baker has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Penny JOANN SMITH Baker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Penny JOANN SMITH Baker performs procedures including insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion, insertion of central venous tube with port and insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Penny JOANN SMITH Baker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Penny JOANN SMITH Baker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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