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- Slidell location main office
1051 Gause Blvd, Suite 230, Slidell, LA 70458 - Gulfport location
15444 Dedeaux Rd Ste B, Gulfport, MS 39503
About Dr. Baker
Stephen W. Baker, MD practices cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Slidell, LA. Stephen is a 1983 graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. Stephen is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease, medical oncology, and internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 4,796 services to 3,436 patients. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013011303.
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
- (985) 641-7577
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1051 GAUSE BLVD SUITE 230
Slidell, LA 70458
15444 Dedeaux Rd Ste B
Gulfport, MS 39503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease 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
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
Heart valves
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
Heart rhythm procedures
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,796 services · 3,436 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
46 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
2,932 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
587 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
388 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | Treatment | 93018 |
116 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | Treatment | 93016 |
76 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Heart rhythm review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days | Treatment | 93244 |
58 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | Treatment | 93308 |
38 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
35 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | Treatment | 93288 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
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 cardiovascular diseases at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other cardiovascular diseases in Slidell 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Baker specialize in?
Dr. Baker is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Slidell, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Baker located?
Dr. Baker is listed at 1051 Gause Blvd Suite 230, Slidell, LA 70458. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Baker's phone number?
The number on file is (985) 641-7577. 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 1013011303. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Baker attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Baker have?
Dr. Baker has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Baker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Baker performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, 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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