2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1710966239 MD
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DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD

Adult Medicine Physician in SCOTTSDALE, 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
699
Medicare Part D claims · 494 beneficiaries · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$20.5
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 699 claims across 494 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $20.5 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD filed 699 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1710966239

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

699 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Arizona

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — 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).

DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1710966239. 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.

DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9458 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR STE 102, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258, with a listed phone of (480) 767-7699. NPI 1710966239 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BALDEMOR 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 699 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 494 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. 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.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 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

9458 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR STE 102
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258

Provider Details

NPI 1710966239
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

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 DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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

DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 699 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.

699
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
494
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
726
Total Day Supply
8,335
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
34 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
314

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 197, 85+: 71

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
76
Cephalexin
59
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
50
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
44
Amoxicillin
39
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
30
Doxycycline Hyclate
29
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
27
Azithromycin
24
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
20

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

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's 699 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's specialty?
DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD wrote 699 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 494 beneficiaries.
Where is DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD located?
DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD is located at 9458 E IRONWOOD SQUARE DR STE 102, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258. Phone: (480) 767-7699.
What is DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's NPI number?
DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710966239, issued on 01/12/2006.
Does DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Cephalexin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD accept Medicare?
DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 699 Part D claims and 494 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's credentials?
DEBORAH BALDEMOR, MD's NPI is 1710966239 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.
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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