2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1245493485 MD
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JOAN BAIJNATH, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida. 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
212
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOAN BAIJNATH, MD filed 212 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, prescribing 88% generic.

212
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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.

JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

212 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOAN BAIJNATH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JOAN BAIJNATH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2008

NPI 1245493485

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

212 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

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

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).

JOAN BAIJNATH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3400 BURNS RD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, 33410, with a listed phone of (561) 513-9313. NPI 1245493485 was issued on 07/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAIJNATH 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 212 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.3%. 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

3400 BURNS RD
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410

Provider Details

NPI 1245493485
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2008

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOAN BAIJNATH, MD. To verify JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOAN BAIJNATH, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 212 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.

212
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
216
Total Day Supply
6,403
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$33K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
113 (53.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOAN BAIJNATH, MD 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
Oxycodone Hcl
63
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
32
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
25
Zolpidem Tartrate
14
Oxycontin
Oxycodone Hcl
13
Buprenorphine Hcl
12
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12
Hydromorphone Hcl
12
Temazepam
12

* 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 JOAN BAIJNATH, 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

JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's 212 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's specialty?
JOAN BAIJNATH, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOAN BAIJNATH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOAN BAIJNATH, MD wrote 212 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is JOAN BAIJNATH, MD located?
JOAN BAIJNATH, MD is located at 3400 BURNS RD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, 33410. Phone: (561) 513-9313.
What is JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's NPI number?
JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245493485, issued on 07/08/2008.
Does JOAN BAIJNATH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $33K in brand drug costs.
Does JOAN BAIJNATH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOAN BAIJNATH, MD had 113 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 53.3%.
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 JOAN BAIJNATH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Morphine Sulfate Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOAN BAIJNATH, MD accept Medicare?
JOAN BAIJNATH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 212 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's credentials?
JOAN BAIJNATH, MD's NPI is 1245493485 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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