2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1679545198 MD
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LAUREN BAKER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 471 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
64%
generic claims · 36% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LAUREN BAKER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 471 beneficiaries — 36% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LAUREN BAKER, MD filed 2,779 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAUREN BAKER, 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).

LAUREN BAKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1679545198

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,779 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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).

LAUREN BAKER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679545198. 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.

LAUREN BAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1210 COUNTY ROAD E W, ARDEN HILLS, MN, 55112, with a listed phone of (651) 523-8400. NPI 1679545198 was issued on 02/07/2006. 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 2,779 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 471 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $268K in drug spend, split 36% brand-name and 64% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

1210 COUNTY ROAD E W
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112

Provider Details

NPI 1679545198
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN BAKER, 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.

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC
BLOOMINGTON, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAUREN BAKER, MD — brand share 36.0%
Specialty average (est.)

36% brand-name claims vs 64% generic, on 2,779 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.

2,779
Total Claims
$268K
Total Drug Cost
471
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,039
Total Day Supply
145,703
Brand vs Generic
36% brand / 64% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$199K
Generic Drug Cost
$69K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
1,223
Timolol Maleate
290
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
197
Dorzolamide Hcl
169
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
149
Brimonidine Tartrate
131
Travoprost
95
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
90
Cyclosporine
67
Prednisolone Acetate
45

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LAUREN BAKER, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN BAKER, MD's 2,779 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN BAKER, MD's specialty?
LAUREN BAKER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAUREN BAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN BAKER, MD wrote 2,779 Medicare Part D claims totaling $268K in drug costs for 471 beneficiaries.
Where is LAUREN BAKER, MD located?
LAUREN BAKER, MD is located at 1210 COUNTY ROAD E W, ARDEN HILLS, MN, 55112. Phone: (651) 523-8400.
What is LAUREN BAKER, MD's NPI number?
LAUREN BAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679545198, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does LAUREN BAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN BAKER, MD's prescribing is 36% brand-name and 64% generic drugs by claim count, with $199K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN BAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN BAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Lumigan. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN BAKER, MD accept Medicare?
LAUREN BAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,779 Part D claims and 471 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN BAKER, MD's credentials?
LAUREN BAKER, MD's NPI is 1679545198 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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