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HEATHER BAKER

Family Nurse Practitioner in AURORA, Colorado. 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
550
Medicare Part D claims · 303 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

HEATHER BAKER filed 550 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in AURORA, Colorado, prescribing 86% generic.

550
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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HEATHER BAKER's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

550 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about HEATHER BAKER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/31/2017

NPI 1033656848

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

550 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

HEATHER BAKER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider at 2550 S PARKER RD, AURORA, CO, 80014, with a listed phone of (303) 338-4545. NPI 1033656848 was issued on 01/31/2017. 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 550 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 303 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

2550 S PARKER RD
AURORA, CO 80014

Provider Details

NPI 1033656848
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/31/2017

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

HEATHER BAKER — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 550 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.

550
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
303
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
905
Total Day Supply
22,078
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$10K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
12 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
111

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 102, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What HEATHER BAKER 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
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
26
Prednisone
26
Atorvastatin Calcium
24
Doxycycline Monohydrate
24
Furosemide
19
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
19
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
19
Cephalexin
17
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
16
Lisinopril
16

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How HEATHER BAKER fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER BAKER's 550 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER BAKER's specialty?
HEATHER BAKER specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in AURORA, Colorado.
How much does HEATHER BAKER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER BAKER wrote 550 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 303 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER BAKER located?
HEATHER BAKER is located at 2550 S PARKER RD, AURORA, CO, 80014. Phone: (303) 338-4545.
What is HEATHER BAKER's NPI number?
HEATHER BAKER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033656848, issued on 01/31/2017.
Does HEATHER BAKER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
HEATHER BAKER's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
Does HEATHER BAKER prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER BAKER had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER BAKER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER BAKER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Prednisone, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER BAKER accept Medicare?
HEATHER BAKER appears in CMS Medicare data with 550 Part D claims and 303 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER BAKER's credentials?
HEATHER BAKER's NPI is 1033656848. 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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