2026 NPPES data Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1922053685 MD
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JAMES BAUER, MD

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician in LAKE ORION, Michigan. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 504 beneficiaries · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 394
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$303.16
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BAUER, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKE ORION, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 504 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $303.16 across 17 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES BAUER, MD filed 5,999 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAKE ORION, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BAUER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES BAUER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2006

NPI 1922053685

Primary specialty

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician

Niche

3,616 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,999 1423% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 394

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

1. Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medical Services (Emergency 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).

JAMES BAUER, MD is a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LAKE ORION, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1922053685. 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.

JAMES BAUER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1251 S LAPEER RD STE 202, LAKE ORION, MI, 48360, with a listed phone of (248) 693-4271. NPI 1922053685 was issued on 05/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUER 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 5,999 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 504 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $450K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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.

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,616 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 394 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

1251 S LAPEER RD STE 202
LAKE ORION, MI 48360

Provider Details

NPI 1922053685
Specialty Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES BAUER, 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.

IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
WATERFORD, MI
POWERBACK REHABILITATION LLC
CLINTON TWP, MI

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 JAMES BAUER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$303

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES BAUER, MD. To verify JAMES BAUER, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES BAUER, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,999 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.

5,999
Total Claims
$450K
Total Drug Cost
504
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
12,978
Total Day Supply
374,022
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$318K
Generic Drug Cost
$130K
Opioid Claims
277 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
316

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 63, 65-74: 253, 75-84: 157, 85+: 31

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
429
Levothyroxine Sodium
287
Lisinopril
219
Metformin Hcl
188
Losartan Potassium
185
Omeprazole
176
Alprazolam
168
Metoprolol Succinate
158
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
154
Simvastatin
117

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

Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview

How JAMES BAUER, MD fits within the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

3,616
Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
55
States with Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician
394
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BAUER, MD's 5,999 claims are above the specialty average of 394.

Nearby Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BAUER, MD's specialty?
JAMES BAUER, MD specializes in Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in LAKE ORION, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES BAUER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BAUER, MD wrote 5,999 Medicare Part D claims totaling $450K in drug costs for 504 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BAUER, MD located?
JAMES BAUER, MD is located at 1251 S LAPEER RD STE 202, LAKE ORION, MI, 48360. Phone: (248) 693-4271.
What is JAMES BAUER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES BAUER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922053685, issued on 05/23/2006.
Does JAMES BAUER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BAUER, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES BAUER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES BAUER, MD had 277 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,616 Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 394 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BAUER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BAUER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BAUER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES BAUER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,999 Part D claims and 504 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BAUER, MD's credentials?
JAMES BAUER, MD's NPI is 1922053685 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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