NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatric Cardiology Physician NPI 1740378777 M.D.
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Pediatric Cardiology Physician in Charleston, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,558 in Pediatric Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
George Baker, M.D. is a Pediatric Cardiology Physician in Charleston, South Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- #178
- Pediatric Cardiology Physician rank among South Carolina specialties
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1740378777 · Pediatric Cardiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-NARROW · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1740378777
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-NARROW 2,558
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 26 in South Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Joshua Sticka · 2006
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
George Baker, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about George Baker, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Cardiology Physician
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Pediatric Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740378777 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/11/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where George Baker, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
University Medical Associates OF The Medical University OF South Carol
Charleston, SC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Overview
How George Baker, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
2,558
Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Cardiology Physician
77
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Pediatric Cardiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Baker, both outside South Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pediatric Cardiology Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baker.
One of 26 Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers enrolled in South Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Andrew Atz
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Varsha Bandisode
MD
Charleston, SC
Dr. Nicole Cain
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Dr. Tori Cooke
DNP, CPNP-AC
Charleston, SC
Dr. Dennis Delany
M.D.
Charleston, SC
Compare Pediatric Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Baker, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
George Baker, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Cardiology Physician and practices in Charleston, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
Where is George Baker, M.D. located? ▼
George Baker, M.D. is located at 165 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-3300.
What is George Baker, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
George Baker, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740378777, issued on 10/11/2006.
How many Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,558 Pediatric Cardiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Cardiology Physician provider writes 77 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does George Baker, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
George Baker, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify George Baker, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
George Baker, M.D.'s NPI is 1740378777 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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