2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1235129552 MD
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DAVID BAKER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in CONWAY, Arkansas. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.9149/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID BAKER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.9149/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 6,448 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

97.9149/100
MIPS score · +15 vs avg
6K
Part D claims, 2023
67%
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.

DAVID BAKER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

98 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID BAKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 DAVID BAKER, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/27/2005

NPI 1235129552

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,448 354% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

97.9149/100 14.814900000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID BAKER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
97.9149/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 97.9149/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%97.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 97.9149/100 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).

DAVID BAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 810 MERRIMAN ST, CONWAY, AR, 72032, with a listed phone of (501) 329-3937. NPI 1235129552 was issued on 10/27/2005. 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 6,448 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,228 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $211K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% 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 97.9149/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 93.0496), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

810 MERRIMAN ST
CONWAY, AR 72032

Provider Details

NPI 1235129552
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/27/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

97.9149
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
93.0496
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DAVID BAKER, MD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 6,448 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.

6,448
Total Claims
$211K
Total Drug Cost
1,228
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,940
Total Day Supply
201,472
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$117K
Generic Drug Cost
$94K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 512, 75-84: 501, 85+: 130

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID BAKER, MD 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
Latanoprost
2,046
Prednisolone Acetate
1,349
Timolol Maleate
876
Ofloxacin
701
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
545
Brimonidine Tartrate
202
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
150
Ketorolac Tromethamine
131
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
87
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
60

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How DAVID BAKER, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID BAKER, MD's 6,448 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BAKER, MD's specialty?
DAVID BAKER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CONWAY, Arkansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID BAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BAKER, MD wrote 6,448 Medicare Part D claims totaling $211K in drug costs for 1,228 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID BAKER, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID BAKER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.9149/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 93.0496). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID BAKER, MD located?
DAVID BAKER, MD is located at 810 MERRIMAN ST, CONWAY, AR, 72032. Phone: (501) 329-3937.
What is DAVID BAKER, MD's NPI number?
DAVID BAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235129552, issued on 10/27/2005.
Does DAVID BAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BAKER, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $117K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID BAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BAKER, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID BAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,448 Part D claims and 1,228 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BAKER, MD's credentials?
DAVID BAKER, MD's NPI is 1235129552 with credentials MD. 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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