2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1124346481
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ANDREW BAXTER

Surgery Physician in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
125
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.1K
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW BAXTER is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 125 claims across 56 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.1K across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ANDREW BAXTER reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 125 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW BAXTER practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANDREW BAXTER at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2010

NPI 1124346481

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

125 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW BAXTER's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW BAXTER is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1124346481. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANDREW BAXTER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider at 75 KINGS HIGHWAY CUTOFF, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06824, with a listed phone of (203) 266-1735. NPI 1124346481 was issued on 05/12/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAXTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 125 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $55K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

75 KINGS HIGHWAY CUTOFF
FAIRFIELD, CT 06824

Provider Details

NPI 1124346481
Specialty Surgery Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2010

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
92
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW BAXTER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT VASCULAR CENTER LLC
FAIRFIELD, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANDREW BAXTER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

Inari Medical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANDREW BAXTER — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 125 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

125
Total Claims
$55K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
190
Total Day Supply
5,106
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$53K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.62
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
41
Eliquis
Apixaban
33
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How ANDREW BAXTER fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW BAXTER's 125 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Connecticut

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BAXTER.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW BAXTER's specialty?
ANDREW BAXTER specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in FAIRFIELD, Connecticut.
How much does ANDREW BAXTER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW BAXTER wrote 125 Medicare Part D claims totaling $55K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW BAXTER's Medicare quality score?
ANDREW BAXTER has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW BAXTER located?
ANDREW BAXTER is located at 75 KINGS HIGHWAY CUTOFF, FAIRFIELD, CT, 06824. Phone: (203) 266-1735.
What is ANDREW BAXTER's NPI number?
ANDREW BAXTER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124346481, issued on 05/12/2010.
Does ANDREW BAXTER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW BAXTER's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $53K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW BAXTER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW BAXTER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Eliquis, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW BAXTER accept Medicare?
ANDREW BAXTER appears in CMS Medicare data with 125 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW BAXTER's credentials?
ANDREW BAXTER's NPI is 1124346481. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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