2026 NPPES data Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician NPI 1659459444 MD
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John Baker, MD

Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician in Phoenix, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 825 in Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician, 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
77
Medicare Part D claims · Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician avg: 261
Generic prescribing
17%
generic claims · 83% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

John Baker, MD filed 77 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician in Phoenix, Arizona, prescribing 17% generic.

77
Part D claims, 2023
17%
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.

John Baker, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

77 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

John Baker, 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 John Baker, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/01/2006

NPI 1659459444

Primary specialty

Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician

Niche

825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

77 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 261

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician - 0%Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician0%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state 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 Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician. Verify directly:

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).

John Baker, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1920 E CAMBRIDGE AVE STE 304, Phoenix, AZ, 85006, with a listed phone of (602) 933-4363. NPI 1659459444 was issued on 11/01/2006. 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 77 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 83% brand-name and 17% 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.

Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 825 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 261 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

1920 E CAMBRIDGE AVE STE 304
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Provider Details

NPI 1659459444
Specialty Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/01/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

John Baker, MD - brand share 83.0%
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician average

83% brand-name claims vs 17% generic, on 77 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.

77
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
79
Total Day Supply
2,268
Brand vs Generic
83% brand / 17% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$120K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What John Baker, 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
Palynziq
Pegvaliase-Pqpz
19
Cerdelga
Eliglustat Tartrate
12
Kuvan
Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
12
Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
12
Ravicti
Glycerol Phenylbutyrate
11

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

Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Overview

How John Baker, MD fits within the Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician landscape nationally.

825
Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician
261
Avg Claims per Provider

John Baker, MD's 77 claims are below the specialty average of 261.

Nearby Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Baker, MD's specialty?
John Baker, MD specializes in Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does John Baker, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, John Baker, MD wrote 77 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is John Baker, MD located?
John Baker, MD is located at 1920 E CAMBRIDGE AVE STE 304, Phoenix, AZ, 85006. Phone: (602) 933-4363.
What is John Baker, MD's NPI number?
John Baker, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659459444, issued on 11/01/2006.
Does John Baker, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
John Baker, MD's prescribing is 83% brand-name and 17% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 825 Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Clinical Genetics (M.D.) Physician provider writes 261 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does John Baker, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, John Baker, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Palynziq, Cerdelga, Kuvan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does John Baker, MD accept Medicare?
John Baker, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 77 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify John Baker, MD's credentials?
John Baker, MD's NPI is 1659459444 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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.