2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1225071673 MD
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ERIK BAKER, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in OKATIE, South Carolina. 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 584 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIK BAKER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OKATIE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 584 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIK BAKER, MD filed 8,076 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OKATIE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIK BAKER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERIK BAKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2006

NPI 1225071673

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,076 197% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

ERIK BAKER, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in OKATIE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1225071673. 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.

ERIK BAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 14 OKATIE CENTER BLVD S STE 101, OKATIE, SC, 29909, with a listed phone of (843) 836-3800. NPI 1225071673 was issued on 06/14/2006. 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 8,076 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 584 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $749K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

14 OKATIE CENTER BLVD S STE 101
OKATIE, SC 29909

Provider Details

NPI 1225071673
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIK BAKER, MD 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.

ST FRANCIS PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC
GREENVILLE, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERIK BAKER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 8,076 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.

8,076
Total Claims
$749K
Total Drug Cost
584
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,458
Total Day Supply
573,702
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$625K
Generic Drug Cost
$119K
Opioid Claims
100 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
162

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 273, 75-84: 218, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
439
Amlodipine Besylate
322
Levothyroxine Sodium
322
Losartan Potassium
291
Lisinopril
271
Omeprazole
241
Pravastatin Sodium
226
Gabapentin
217
Metformin Hcl
188
Metoprolol Succinate
178

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How ERIK BAKER, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIK BAKER, MD's 8,076 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIK BAKER, MD's specialty?
ERIK BAKER, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in OKATIE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does ERIK BAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIK BAKER, MD wrote 8,076 Medicare Part D claims totaling $749K in drug costs for 584 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIK BAKER, MD located?
ERIK BAKER, MD is located at 14 OKATIE CENTER BLVD S STE 101, OKATIE, SC, 29909. Phone: (843) 836-3800.
What is ERIK BAKER, MD's NPI number?
ERIK BAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225071673, issued on 06/14/2006.
Does ERIK BAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIK BAKER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $625K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIK BAKER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIK BAKER, MD had 100 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIK BAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIK BAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIK BAKER, MD accept Medicare?
ERIK BAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,076 Part D claims and 584 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIK BAKER, MD's credentials?
ERIK BAKER, MD's NPI is 1225071673 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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