2026 NPPES data Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist NPI 1982075685 DPM
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BRIAN BAER, DPM

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist in MESA, Arizona. 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
173
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist avg: 322
Industry payments
$177.81
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN BAER, DPM is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in MESA, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 173 claims across 101 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $177.81 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN BAER, DPM filed 173 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MESA, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRIAN BAER, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/07/2015

NPI 1982075685

Primary specialty

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist

Niche

1,077 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

173 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 322

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist share within Arizona

1. Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BRIAN BAER, DPM is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider practicing in MESA, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1982075685. 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.

BRIAN BAER, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 2919 S ELLSWORTH RD STE 124, MESA, AZ, 85212, with a listed phone of (480) 633-7944. NPI 1982075685 was issued on 10/07/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAER 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 173 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%. 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.

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,077 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 322 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

2919 S ELLSWORTH RD STE 124
MESA, AZ 85212

Provider Details

NPI 1982075685
Specialty Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/07/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIAN BAER, DPM 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.

ALLEN FOOT AND ANKLE MEDICINE AND SURGERY PLC
MESA, AZ

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 BRIAN BAER, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$178

Largest payer

Nevro Corp.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

173
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
283
Total Day Supply
6,630
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
16 (9.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
48% female / 52% 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
Terbinafine Hcl
58
Allopurinol
26
Cephalexin
26
Ondansetron Hcl
17
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14

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

Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Overview

How BRIAN BAER, DPM fits within the Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist landscape nationally.

1,077
Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in US
50
States with Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist
322
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN BAER, DPM's 173 claims are below the specialty average of 322.

Nearby Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN BAER, DPM's specialty?
BRIAN BAER, DPM specializes in Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist and practices in MESA, Arizona. Credentials: DPM.
How much does BRIAN BAER, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN BAER, DPM wrote 173 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN BAER, DPM located?
BRIAN BAER, DPM is located at 2919 S ELLSWORTH RD STE 124, MESA, AZ, 85212. Phone: (480) 633-7944.
What is BRIAN BAER, DPM's NPI number?
BRIAN BAER, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982075685, issued on 10/07/2015.
Does BRIAN BAER, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRIAN BAER, DPM had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
How many Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,077 Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist providers across 50 states in the US. The average Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider writes 322 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN BAER, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN BAER, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Allopurinol, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN BAER, DPM accept Medicare?
BRIAN BAER, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 173 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN BAER, DPM's credentials?
BRIAN BAER, DPM's NPI is 1982075685 with credentials DPM. 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.
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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