Dr. James Baker

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Baker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Baker performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#45 in Kentucky) and 27 hip replacements (#19 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 59 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
32 verified cases
#45 in Kentucky
Hip Replacement
27 verified cases
#19 in Kentucky

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Baker

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (59 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Baker, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 502-587-8222
201 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 100
Louisville, KY 40202
NPI: 1346603321
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 10 years of practice experience
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.