DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) – Optometrist, NPI 1639210347

DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Estherville, Iowa. specializing in Optometrist. They hold the professional credentials O.D.. They hold a License No. 1731 (IA). The NPI Number for DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) is 1639210347

Main info

Male
45 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.)
NPI
1639210347
Phone
(712) 362-3560
Address
PO BOX 57
Enumeration Date
8 February 2007
Last Update Date
7 March 2008

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Secondary Phone
7123625868
Graduation Year
1981 (45 years ago)
PAC ID
3375437478
Group Practice PAC ID
1951295047
Professional Enrollment ID
I20041220000788
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

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Methodology
Experience52
Completeness75
Years active:19State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

Provider Addresses for DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.)

  • PO BOX 57

    ESTHERVILLE, IA 513340057

    Phone: (712) 362-3560

    Fax: (712) 362-3155

    Type: Mailing

  • 121 CENTRAL AVE

    ESTHERVILLE, IA 513342138

    Phone: (712) 362-3560

    Fax: (712) 362-3155

    Type: Location

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Provider's Procedures

DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) performs procedures in Optometrist. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
OPTOMETRYIA92012Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient207206
OPTOMETRYIA92083Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions2524
OPTOMETRYIA92134Diagnostic imaging of retina1414

Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 1951295047View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
O P T O M E T R YMN
O P T O M E T R YIA
-IA
O P T O M E T R YIA
O P T O M E T R YIA

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 10-digit NPI for DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.)?
DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) — NPI 1639210347 — is the standard way to identify this listing.
Does CMS list DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) as active?
Yes — DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) is active in the NPI listing used on this page.
What is DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) best known for clinically?
Directory data describes DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) with Optometrist. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
Where should I expect DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) on a map?
Expect Estherville, Iowa as a primary anchor for DR. MERLE CRAIG BAKER (O.D.) unless the record lists multiple sites.
Is specialty guaranteed by NPI alone?
Taxonomy selections describe intent; scope of practice still follows state law.

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