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Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

Dr. Christopher Baker, MD

Winter Park, FL

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    Who is Dr. Baker, Neurosurgeon in Winter Park, FL?

    Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Winter Park, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baker graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, General Surgery. He is a member of the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, CWS, and AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. Dr. Baker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baker’s office.

    Where did Dr. Baker go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, General Surgery | NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, NEW YORK & PRESBYTERIAN, NY | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Univ of British Columbia/BC Children's Hospital

    • Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Baker board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Baker speak?

    Dr. Baker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Baker treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Baker diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Baker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    What procedures does Dr. Baker perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Baker performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Baker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Combined Technique)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Additional Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior/Interbody)
    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Posterior Approach)
    • Lower Neck Bone Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF)
    • Spine fusion surgery lower back
    • Lumbar arthrodesis
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery
    • Multi-Level Lumbar Fusion
    • Posterior Interbody Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy with Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Lumbar Arthrodesis
    • Lower Back Fusion Surgery
    • Spine Fusion (Lumbar)
    • Cervical Spinal Fusion
    • Posterior Cervical Fusion
    • Neck Vertebrae Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22633: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar;
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
    • 22634: Arthrodesis, combined posterior or posterolateral technique with posterior interbody technique including laminectomy and/or discectomy sufficient to prepare interspace (other than for decompression), single interspace, lumbar; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22612: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; lumbar (with lateral transverse technique, when performed)
    • 22600: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; cervical below C2 segment

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Rod and Screw Placement
    • Vertebral Fixation
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation
    • Spinal Instrumentation Surgery
    • Posterior Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22842: Posterior segmental instrumentation (eg, pedicle fixation, dual rods with multiple hooks and sublaminar wires); 3 to 6 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation Placement
    • Spine Stabilization Hardware
    • Posterior Spinal Fixation
    • Harrington Rod Placement
    • Pedicle Screw Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 22840: Posterior non-segmental instrumentation (eg, Harrington rod technique, pedicle fixation across 1 interspace, atlantoaxial transarticular screw fixation, sublaminar wiring at C1, facet screw fixation) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fusion (Additional Level)
    • Posterior Spinal Arthrodesis
    • Vertebral Fusion (Add-on)
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Back Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22614: Arthrodesis, posterior or posterolateral technique, single interspace; each additional interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression with Fusion
    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Spinal Decompression for Lumbar Fusion (Additional Segment)
    • Neck Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy with Fusion
    • Facetectomy with Spinal Fusion
    • Foraminotomy with Interbody Arthrodesis
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve
    • Laminectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Facetectomy (Additional Segment)
    • Foraminotomy (Additional Segment)
    • Lumbar Spinal Decompression
    • Cervical Laminectomy
    • Cervical Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery
    • Nerve Root Decompression

    CPT Codes:

    • 63052: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; single vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63053: Laminectomy, facetectomy, or foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s] [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), during posterior interbody arthrodesis, lumbar; each additional vertebral segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63045: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; cervical

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Spinal Instrumentation (Front Approach)
    • Repeat Lumbar Disc Surgery (Laminotomy)
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Lumbar re-exploration surgery
    • Repeat herniated disc surgery
    • Laminotomy with nerve decompression
    • Lumbar foraminotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 22846: Anterior instrumentation; 4 to 7 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 63042: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc, reexploration, single interspace; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Laminectomy for Spinal Lesion
    • Thoracic Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Lumbar Spinal Lesion Excision
    • Extradural Spinal Lesion Removal
    • Laminectomy for Non-Cancerous Spinal Growth
    • Thoracic Laminectomy
    • Spinal Nerve Decompression
    • Thoracic Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63267: Laminectomy for excision or evacuation of intraspinal lesion other than neoplasm, extradural; lumbar
    • 63046: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; thoracic

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Spinal Surgery Guidance
    • Spinal Navigation Surgery
    • Stereotactic Spinal Procedure
    • Image-Guided Spine Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61783: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; spinal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Lesion
    • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
    • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    • CyberKnife Radiosurgery
    • Focused Radiation for Brain
    • SRS
    • CyberKnife
    • Brain Radiation Therapy
    • Particle Beam Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 61798: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 complex cranial lesion
    • 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion

    Also known as:

    • Stereotactic Headframe Placement
    • Radiosurgery Headframe
    • Stereotactic Frame Application
    • Head Immobilization for Radiosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61800: Application of stereotactic headframe for stereotactic radiosurgery (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Cranial Navigational Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Does Dr. Baker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baker accept in Winter Park, FL?

    Dr. Baker in Winter Park, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steward Health Choice

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baker's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Baker's Primary Practice

    1605 W Fairbanks Ave

    Winter Park, FL 32789

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    Dr. Christopher Baker's Practice 2

    635 Century Pt Ste 111

    Lake Mary, FL 32746

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    Dr. Christopher Baker's Practice 3

    265 E Rollins St Ste 12000

    Orlando, FL 32804

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

    Member

    CWS

    Member

    AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

    Member

    What is Dr. Baker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760432090.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baker?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baker

    What is Dr. Christopher Baker's specialty?

    Dr. Baker is a Neurosurgeon near Winter Park, FL. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Baker to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Baker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Baker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: AdventHealth Altamonte Springs. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Christopher Baker accepting new patients in Winter Park, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Baker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Baker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Baker?

    Please contact Dr. Baker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Baker have?

    Dr. Christopher Baker is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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