Carl W Baker, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Hilton Head Island, SC

Carl W Baker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Ophthalmology Group Llc and his current practice location is 15 Lafayette Pl Ste C, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 715-2424.

Carl W Baker is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 17421) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154398253.

Contact Information

Carl W Baker, MD
15 Lafayette Pl Ste C,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2277
(843) 715-2424
(843) 715-2945

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCarl W Baker
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location15 Lafayette Pl Ste C, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Carl W Baker attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154398253
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769514116
  • Enrollment ID: I20100720000814

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Carl W Baker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154398253NPI-NPPES
000000044963OtherANTHEM BCBS
7100053130MedicaidKY
64329659MedicaidKY
180029586OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
610706763OtherTRICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 17421 (South Carolina)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 32965 (Kentucky)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 32965 (Kentucky)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 17421 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Ophthalmology Group Llc08402270135

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Carl W Baker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Ophthalmology Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598717027
PECOS PAC ID: 0840227013
Enrollment ID: O20050719001042

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Carl W Baker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Carl W Baker, MD
15 Lafayette Pl Ste C,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2277

Ph: (843) 715-2424
Carl W Baker, MD
15 Lafayette Pl Ste C,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2277

Ph: (843) 715-2424

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