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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1356509897 MD
Verify on CMS → Kirsten Baca, MD
Anesthesiology Physician in Clinton, Utah.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology 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
394
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$542.86
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kirsten Baca, MD filed 394 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Clinton, Utah, prescribing 90% generic.
- 394
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Kirsten Baca, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
394 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kirsten Baca, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kirsten Baca, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
394 54% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Utah
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Utah 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 Anesthesiology Physician. 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).
Kirsten Baca, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1407 N 2000 W, Clinton, UT, 84015, with a listed phone of (385) 333-7123. NPI 1356509897 was issued on 05/31/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 394 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.7%.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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 | 1356509897 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/31/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kirsten Baca, 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.
Glacier Peak Pain Care PLLC
Clinton, UT
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 Kirsten Baca, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$543
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kirsten Baca, MD - brand share 10.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 394 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.
394
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 437
- Total Day Supply
- 10,346
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $28K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 117 (29.7% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.95
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 41, 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 Kirsten Baca, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
40 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
35 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
27 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
24 claims
- Pregabalin
Pregabalin
24 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
23 claims
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
22 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 35 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 24 |
| Pregabalin | 24 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 22 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 20 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 15 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Kirsten Baca, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Kirsten Baca, MD's 394 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Utah
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baca.
Dr. Newaj Abdullah
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Joan Abele
MD
Murray, UT
Dr. Allison Abitz
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. John Ackerly
M.D.
Salt Lake City, UT
Drew Adriaens
Salt Lake City, UT
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirsten Baca, MD's specialty? ▼
Kirsten Baca, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Clinton, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kirsten Baca, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kirsten Baca, MD wrote 394 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is Kirsten Baca, MD located? ▼
Kirsten Baca, MD is located at 1407 N 2000 W, Clinton, UT, 84015. Phone: (385) 333-7123.
What is Kirsten Baca, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kirsten Baca, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356509897, issued on 05/31/2008.
Does Kirsten Baca, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kirsten Baca, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $28K in brand drug costs.
Does Kirsten Baca, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kirsten Baca, MD had 117 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 29.7%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kirsten Baca, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kirsten Baca, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kirsten Baca, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kirsten Baca, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 394 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kirsten Baca, MD's credentials? ▼
Kirsten Baca, MD's NPI is 1356509897 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
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).
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