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2026 NPPES data Endodontics NPI 1215297759
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Endodontics in Wichita Falls, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,856 in Endodontics, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
684
Medicare Part D claims · 333 beneficiaries · Endodontics avg: 116
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$56.81
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ben Baker filed 684 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endodontics in Wichita Falls, Texas, prescribing 98% generic.
- 684
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- $56.81
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Ben Baker's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
684 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Ben Baker?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endodontics
Medicare Part D claims
684 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Endodontics compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endodontics. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Ben Baker appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endodontics provider at 1804 BROOK AVE, Wichita Falls, TX, 76301, with a listed phone of (940) 247-0286. NPI 1215297759 was issued on 05/17/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 684 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 333 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
Endodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,856 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 116 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1215297759 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endodontics |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2012 |
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 Ben Baker. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$57
Largest payer
COLGATE ORAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Most common payment type
Education
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Ben Baker. To verify Ben Baker's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ben Baker - brand share 2.0%
Endodontics average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 684 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.
684
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
333
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 684
- Total Day Supply
- 5,412
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $134
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (1.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 446
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.91
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 102, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ben Baker prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
228 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
191 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
187 claims
- Triazolam 28
Triazolam
28 claims
- Metronidazole 20
Metronidazole
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 228 |
| Methylprednisolone | 191 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 187 |
| Triazolam | 28 |
| Metronidazole | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Endodontics Overview
How Ben Baker fits within the Endodontics landscape nationally.
5,856
Endodontics Providers in US
53
States with Endodontics
116
Avg Claims per Provider
Ben Baker's 684 claims are above the specialty average of 116.
Nearby Endodontics Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baker.
Dr. Sarah Abdat
B.D.S, M.S
Killeen, TX
Dr. Shadi Abedin
DDS, CAGS
Houston, TX
Dr. Shira Ackerman
DDS
Plano, TX
Dr. Frank Aker
DMD, FAGD
Carrollton, TX
Dr. Basil Al Shaikhly
DDS
Denton, TX
Compare Endodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben Baker's specialty? ▼
Ben Baker specializes in Endodontics and practices in Wichita Falls, Texas.
How much does Ben Baker prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ben Baker wrote 684 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 333 beneficiaries.
Where is Ben Baker located? ▼
Ben Baker is located at 1804 BROOK AVE, Wichita Falls, TX, 76301. Phone: (940) 247-0286.
What is Ben Baker's NPI number? ▼
Ben Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215297759, issued on 05/17/2012.
Does Ben Baker prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ben Baker's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $134 in brand drug costs.
Does Ben Baker prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ben Baker had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.8%.
How many Endodontics providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,856 Endodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Endodontics provider writes 116 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ben Baker prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ben Baker's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Methylprednisolone, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ben Baker accept Medicare? ▼
Ben Baker appears in CMS Medicare data with 684 Part D claims and 333 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ben Baker's credentials? ▼
Ben Baker's NPI is 1215297759. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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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