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Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1993)

4630 Village Square Drive
Paducah, KY 42001

(270) 442-1671

Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS is a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS is affiliated with THE OPHTHALMOLOGY GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

15 Lafayette Place Suite C
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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4630 Village Square Drive
Paducah, KY 42001

(270) 442-1671

(270) 442-7307

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

cryotherapy to prevent retinal detachment

diathermy to prevent retinal detachment

laser surgery

SCODI of the posterior segment

simple cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

By Affordability:

visual field test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS performed more cryotherapy to prevent retinal detachment, diathermy to prevent retinal detachment, laser surgery, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), simple cataract surgery, and YAG laser capsulotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for visual field test 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 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

pars plana vitrectomy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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:

diagnostic B-scan

retinal detachment prophylaxis

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

By Affordability:

retinal detachment prophylaxis

retinal detachment repair

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

vitrectomy

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS performed more diagnostic B-scan, retinal detachment prophylaxis, and retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for B-scan, diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, fundus photography, prophylaxis (preventive treatment), retinal detachment prophylaxis, retinal detachment repair, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), and vitrectomy with membrane peel 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	2919
eye procedures	4918
injections	1831
laser treatment	27
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic imaging	26
diathermy	17
doctor visit	2653
eye procedures	5108
injections	1781
laser treatment	22
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	525
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	252
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	2260
eye procedures	4992
injections	1781
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	690

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	252
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	2264
eye procedures	5398
injections	2014
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	916
Female	1286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	830
85 and over	502
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	2147
eye procedures	5361
injections	1924
laser treatment	45
photocoagulation	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	659

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1089
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	270
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	1500
eye procedures	4989
injections	1818
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1000
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	258
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	49
cryotherapy	16
diagnostic imaging	17
diathermy	16
doctor visit	1654
eye procedures	5424
injections	1883
laser treatment	49
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	635

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1025
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	387
85 and over	275
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	1832
eye procedures	4953
injections	1718
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	616

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1016
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	276
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	739
eye procedures	4058
injections	1298
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	892
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	234
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	849
eye procedures	2708
injections	941
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	447

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	723
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	194
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

cryotherapy	19
diagnostic imaging	30
diathermy	19
doctor visit	1304
eye procedures	2851
injections	887
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated as a retina specialist in Hilton Head Island, SC were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	30
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic imaging	21
diathermy	17
doctor visit	1829
eye procedures	4614
injections	1625
laser treatment	30
photocoagulation	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	975
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	379
85 and over	228
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	341

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1993. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1993)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

THE OPHTHALMOLOGY GROUP LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$36,155 Ozempic $8,401	$27,754
Genentech, Inc.	$11,233 LUCENTIS $11,088	Non-Covered Product $128	NonCovered Product $16
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG	$9,288 LUCENTIS $2,786	Non-Covered Product $1,121	$5,382
Genentech USA, Inc.	$7,288 Non-Covered Product $5,498	LUCENTIS $1,109	VABYSMO $529	SUSVIMO $49	$104
Allergan Inc.	$6,663 OZURDEX $4,424	RESTASIS $97	LUMIGAN $35	COMBIGAN $12	$2,094
Other	$20,709 OPMI Lumera $2,290	LUCENTIS $989	XIIDRA $713	RTH258B $685	EYLEA aflibercept injection $476	Other $15,556

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$56,907
Travel and Lodging	$18,110
Food and Beverage	$13,439
Gift	$2,671
Education	$210

Research Payments

Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS has received 309 research payments totaling $1,256,654.

Biography

Dr. Carl Baker is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist. Dr. Baker attended medical school at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carl W. Baker, MD, FASRS From 2012 - 2022

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