NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1578774220 PA
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Surgical Physician Assistant in Libertyville, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,119 in Surgical Physician Assistant, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
121
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Baker, PA filed 121 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in Libertyville, Illinois.
- 121
- Part D claims, 2023
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James Baker, PA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
121 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Baker, PA?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
121 62% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Surgical Physician Assistant. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
James Baker, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 712 S MILWAUKEE AVE, Libertyville, IL, 60048, with a listed phone of (847) 362-1848. NPI 1578774220 was issued on 05/24/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.2%.
Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1578774220 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Physician Assistant |
| Credentials | PA |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/24/2007 |
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to James Baker, PA. To verify James Baker, PA's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
121
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 123
- Total Day Supply
- 3,427
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 85 (70.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.95
- Gender Split
- 72% female / 28% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 28, 65-74: 31, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Baker, PA prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
41 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 16
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
16 claims
- Gabapentin 11
Gabapentin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 41 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Physician Assistant Overview
How James Baker, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider
James Baker, PA's 121 claims are below the specialty average of 316.
Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baker.
Deena Abousedu
Mokena, IL
Dr. David Agbunag
PA-C
Chicago, IL
Dr. Elizabeth Ahlgrimm
PA-C
Evanston, IL
Dr. Brad Albertini
PA-C
Springfield, IL
Dr. Anita Alexander
PA
Evanston, IL
Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Physician Assistant peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Baker, PA's specialty? ▼
James Baker, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in Libertyville, Illinois. Credentials: PA.
How much does James Baker, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Baker, PA wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is James Baker, PA located? ▼
James Baker, PA is located at 712 S MILWAUKEE AVE, Libertyville, IL, 60048. Phone: (847) 362-1848.
What is James Baker, PA's NPI number? ▼
James Baker, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578774220, issued on 05/24/2007.
Does James Baker, PA prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Baker, PA had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 70.2%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Baker, PA prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Baker, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Baker, PA accept Medicare? ▼
James Baker, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 121 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Baker, PA's credentials? ▼
James Baker, PA's NPI is 1578774220 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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