Dr. Megan K Baker
General Surgery in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 24+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Megan K Baker, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital, Musc Medical Center, Roper Hospital, Mount Pleasant Hospital. Dr. Megan K Baker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (843) 606-7020 to request Dr. Megan K Baker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Megan K Baker |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
1850334566 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 24 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Megan K Baker attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2000.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1023122678
- NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, October 19, 2015
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Megan K Baker
Medical Licenses
Dr. Megan K Baker has been primarily specialized in Surgical Oncology for over 24 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology
click for detail Surgical Oncology A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
| 26122 | South Carolina |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
| 26122 | South Carolina |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
| Charleston, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
3510 N Highway 17
Suite 325
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466-8227
Phone: (843) 606-7020
Fax: (843) 606-7019
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, June 16, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, October 19, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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