2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1740439462 PA
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FRANKLIN BAKER, PA

Medical Physician Assistant in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 168 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
94.7056/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$245.25
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FRANKLIN BAKER, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 94.7056/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,405 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

94.7056/100
MIPS score · +12 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$245.25
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

95 Top 25% higher than 75% 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

What does the federal data show about FRANKLIN BAKER, PA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/18/2008

NPI 1740439462

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,405 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

94.7056/100 11.60560000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Tennessee

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
94.7056/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 94.7056/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%94.7%
MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 94.7056/100 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.

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FRANKLIN BAKER, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1740439462. 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.

FRANKLIN BAKER, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 320 EAST MAIN STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37406, with a listed phone of (423) 643-2246. NPI 1740439462 was issued on 09/18/2008. 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 1,405 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 168 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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 94.7056/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 89.4112), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

320 EAST MAIN STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37406

Provider Details

NPI 1740439462
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/18/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

94.7056
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
89.4112
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where FRANKLIN BAKER, PA 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.

MEMORIAL HEALTH PARTNERS FOUNDATION, INC
CHATTANOOGA, TN

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 FRANKLIN BAKER, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$245

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 · Typical

FRANKLIN BAKER, PA — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,405 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.

1,405
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
168
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,599
Total Day Supply
105,349
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$143K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83
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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
93
Lisinopril
77
Amlodipine Besylate
70
Levothyroxine Sodium
53
Atorvastatin Calcium
52
Tamsulosin Hcl
39
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
36
Losartan Potassium
34
Olmesartan Medoxomil
29
Escitalopram Oxalate
27

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How FRANKLIN BAKER, PA fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's 1,405 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's specialty?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. Credentials: PA.
How much does FRANKLIN BAKER, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FRANKLIN BAKER, PA wrote 1,405 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 168 beneficiaries.
What is FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's Medicare quality score?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 94.7056/100 (Quality: 89.4112). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is FRANKLIN BAKER, PA located?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA is located at 320 EAST MAIN STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37406. Phone: (423) 643-2246.
What is FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's NPI number?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740439462, issued on 09/18/2008.
Does FRANKLIN BAKER, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $143K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FRANKLIN BAKER, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FRANKLIN BAKER, PA accept Medicare?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,405 Part D claims and 168 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's credentials?
FRANKLIN BAKER, PA's NPI is 1740439462 with credentials PA. 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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