2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1912128307 M.D.
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Brian Baker, M.D.

Dermatology Physician in Somerset, Kentucky. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 14,610 in Dermatology Physician, 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.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is — no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
969
Medicare Part D claims · 453 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$23.58
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Brian Baker, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 969 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
969
Part D claims, 2023
98%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Brian Baker, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Brian Baker, M.D. sits

This provider among dermatology physician peers

Across the 6,594 dermatology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Brian Baker, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 67% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% — placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality0255075100024.148.372.496.6Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality — percentile: 92Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality — percentile: 60Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality — percentile: 10Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality — percentile: 65Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality — percentile: 8Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality — percentile: 0Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality — percentile: 32Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality — percentile: 3Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality — percentile: 88Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality — percentile: 92Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 83Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality — percentile: 35Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality — percentile: 62Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality — percentile: 72Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality — percentile: 38Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality — percentile: 42Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality — percentile: 78Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality — percentile: 68Part D claim 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percentile: 92Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality — percentile: 50Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality — percentile: 67Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality — percentile: 92Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality — percentile: 5Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality — percentile: 73Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 12 · MIPS quality — percentile: 88Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality — percentile: 53Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality — percentile: 87Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality — percentile: 13Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality — percentile: 42Brian Baker, M.D. — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality — percentile: 16
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one dermatology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Brian Baker, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Brian Baker, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about Brian Baker, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/01/2007

NPI 1912128307

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

969 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

75/100 8.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner — 5.9%Family Nurse Practitioner5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.2%Pharmacist — 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Mental Health Counselor — 4.6%Mental Health Counselor4.6%Clinical Social Worker — 4.1%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Physical Therapist — 3.7%Physical Therapist3.7%Dermatology Physician — 0.2%Dermatology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Kentucky (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Brian Baker, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 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).

Brian Baker, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 85 TOWER CIRCLE, Somerset, KY, 42503, with a listed phone of (606) 772-3376. NPI 1912128307 was issued on 05/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Baker 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 969 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 453 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $132K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% 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 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

85 TOWER CIRCLE
Somerset, KY 42503

Provider Details

NPI 1912128307
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/01/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Brian Baker, M.D. 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.

Dermatology OF Southern Kentucky PLLC
Somerset, KY

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 Baker, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$24

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

Brian Baker, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Dermatology Physician average

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 969 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.

969
Total Claims
$132K
Total Drug Cost
453
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,107
Total Day Supply
23,021
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$109K
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Antibiotic Claims
319

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 179, 85+: 60

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Brian Baker, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Cephalexin
217
Triamcinolone Acetonide
136
Mupirocin
126
Ketoconazole
68
Doxycycline Monohydrate
62
Prednisone
32
Metronidazole
31
Clobetasol Propionate
27
Terbinafine Hcl
26
Fluocinonide
21

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How Brian Baker, M.D. fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

Brian Baker, M.D.'s 969 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Kentucky medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brian Baker, M.D.'s specialty?
Brian Baker, M.D. specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in Somerset, Kentucky. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brian Baker, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Brian Baker, M.D. wrote 969 Medicare Part D claims totaling $132K in drug costs for 453 beneficiaries.
What is Brian Baker, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Brian Baker, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Brian Baker, M.D. located?
Brian Baker, M.D. is located at 85 TOWER CIRCLE, Somerset, KY, 42503. Phone: (606) 772-3376.
What is Brian Baker, M.D.'s NPI number?
Brian Baker, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912128307, issued on 05/01/2007.
Does Brian Baker, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Brian Baker, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian Baker, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian Baker, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian Baker, M.D. accept Medicare?
Brian Baker, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 969 Part D claims and 453 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian Baker, M.D.'s credentials?
Brian Baker, M.D.'s NPI is 1912128307 with credentials M.D.. 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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