Dr Karen Kay Baker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Dallas, TX

Dr Karen Kay Baker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Dallas, Texas. She went to University Of Texas Medical School At Houston and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Medhealth and her current practice location is 5709 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (469) 913-8940.

Dr Karen Kay Baker is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K2640) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1598739658.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Kay Baker, MD
5709 W Lovers Ln,
Dallas, TX 75209-5115
(469) 913-8940
(214) 366-0752



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Kay Baker
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience28 Years
Location5709 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen Kay Baker attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598739658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123160959
  • Enrollment ID: I20100116000228

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Kay Baker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598739658NPI-NPPES
8A7720OtherTXBC/BS
146009901MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine K2640 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical City Dallas HospitalDallas, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Medhealth9931001567306

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Entity NameMedhealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912957200
PECOS PAC ID: 9931001567
Enrollment ID: O20040123000832

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Karen Kay Baker, MD
5709 W Lovers Ln,
Dallas, TX 75209-5115

Ph: (469) 913-8940
Dr Karen Kay Baker, MD
5709 W Lovers Ln,
Dallas, TX 75209-5115

Ph: (469) 913-8940

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Practice Location: 4811a Columbia Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
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Dr. Michelle Dobbs, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 6333 E Mockingbird Ln, Suite 126, Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: 214-826-6005    
Howard J Huntzinger, MD
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Practice Location: 9250 Amberton Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75243
Phone: 682-236-3656    
Robert J Dimeff, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8081 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 214-750-1207    Fax: 214-739-5029
Pardeep K Shori, DO
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7012 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214
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Mary Elizabeth Wilcox Smith, M.D.
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