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Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine (2017)

1348 Walton Way Suite 6400
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 722-8242

Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2017 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare, TIDALHEALTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC and 100 E. Carroll St..

Office Locations

100 E. Carroll Street
Salisbury, MD 21801

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Piedmont Healthcare

1348 Walton Way Suite 6400
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 722-8242

(706) 722-8351

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

thoracic surgery procedures

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

VATS lobectomy

VATS lung resection

VATS segmentectomy

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

By Affordability:

anatomic lung resection

aortic valve replacement

dissection

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

heart valve replacement

lobectomy

lung lobectomy

lung resection

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive thoracic surgery

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

percutaneous valve treatment

thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

VATS lung surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD performed more minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, VATS lobectomy, VATS lung resection, VATS segmentectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anatomic lung resection, aortic valve replacement, dissection, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart valve replacement, lobectomy, lung lobectomy, lung resection, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, percutaneous valve treatment, thoracoscopic lymphadenectomy, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, transfemoral TAVR (through the groin), and VATS lung surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

heart bypass surgery

By Affordability:

coronary bypass surgery with artery graft

lymphadenectomy

lymph node excision

single bypass surgery

surgical dissection

thoracic lymphadenectomy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD performed more cardiac procedures, and heart bypass surgery (CABG) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for coronary bypass surgery with artery graft, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), lymph node excision, single bypass surgery, surgical dissection, and thoracic lymphadenectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	22
doctor visit	16
open surgery	22
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	23
bypass surgery	46
cardiac procedures	92
dissection	21
doctor visit	124
excision	21
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	55
open surgery	92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	124

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	42
cardiac procedures	148
dissection	29
doctor visit	146
excision	29
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	78
open surgery	84
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	130
vascular procedures	32

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	21
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	31
cardiac procedures	110
dissection	22
doctor visit	147
excision	22
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	64
open surgery	62
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102
vascular procedures	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	25
cardiac procedures	94
dissection	22
doctor visit	185
excision	22
lobectomy	13
lymph node procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	57
open surgery	50
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	85
vascular procedures	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, cardiac procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	35
cardiac procedures	102
dissection	26
doctor visit	186
excision	26
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	56
open surgery	70
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	110
vascular procedures	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD during 2023 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	33
cardiac procedures	120
dissection	39
doctor visit	169
excision	39
lobectomy	17
lymph node procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	105
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	144
vascular procedures	27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Salisbury, MD were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

bronchoscopy	23
bypass surgery	31
cardiac procedures	98
dissection	26
doctor visit	139
excision	26
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	69
open surgery	63
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	102
vascular procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	84
Male	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	166
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	83
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	33
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (2017)

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

TIDALHEALTH SPECIALTY CARE LLC

100 E. Carroll St.

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select), Sonder, Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), Peach State, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A), CareSource, Ambetter (including Core & Select), Georgia Health Advantage and CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

WellCare

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

Kaiser Permanente

LifeWell Health Plans

Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)

Sonder

Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

Peach State

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)

CareSource

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,119 Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis $607	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Mitral Ease Pericardial Valve $136	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $99	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $72	$206
AtriCure, Inc.	$514 EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $342	ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM $129	AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $24	Epi-Sense Guided Coagulation Sys $20
Medtronic, Inc.	$485 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $356	Signia $87	EEA $42
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$415 Da Vinci Surgical System $415
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$222 Endurant $131	CoreValve Evolut $76	Hancock $15
Other	$1,181 Progel $150	IMFINZI $125	Aortic and Mitral Tissue Stented $121	FORESIGHT $89	LifeVest $73	Other $623

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,389
Travel and Lodging	$472
Education	$76

Biography

Dr. Zachary Baker is a thoracic surgery specialist. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Viant. Dr. Baker speaks Japanese. He is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. Dr. Baker has an open panel in Augusta, GA according to Piedmont Healthcare.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2019

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zachary Paul Baker, MD From 2017 - 2023

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