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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1992795934 O.D.
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Optometrist in San Antonio, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 60,484 in Optometrist, 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
194
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
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
Linda Baker, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 194 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 194
- Part D claims, 2023
- 65%
- 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.
Linda Baker, O.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Linda Baker, O.D. sits
This provider among optometrist peers
Across the 6,527 optometrist providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Linda Baker, O.D. writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one optometrist peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Linda Baker, O.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Linda Baker, O.D.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
194 25% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Linda Baker, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Optometrist) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Linda Baker, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 14711 CHANT ST, San Antonio, TX, 78248, with a listed phone of (210) 479-7907. NPI 1992795934 was issued on 10/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 194 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $16K in drug spend, split 35% brand-name and 65% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,484 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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 | 1992795934 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Credentials | O.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/21/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Linda Baker, O.D.. To verify Linda Baker, O.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Linda Baker, O.D. - brand share 35.0%
Optometrist average
35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 194 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.
194
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 205
- Total Day Supply
- 5,178
- Brand vs Generic
- 35% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $11K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.63
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: N/A, 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 Linda Baker, O.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
80 claims
- Olopatadine Hcl
Olopatadine Hcl
33 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 22
Brimonidine Tartrate
22 claims
- Alphagan P 17
Alphagan P
17 claims
- Travoprost 16
Travoprost
16 claims
- Combigan 15
Combigan
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 80 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 33 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 22 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 17 |
| Travoprost | 16 |
| Combigan Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Optometrist Overview
How Linda Baker, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,484
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Linda Baker, O.D.'s 194 claims are below the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baker.
Dr. Matthew Aaker
O.D.
Universal City, TX
Dr. Brad Aaron
O.D.
New Boston, TX
Dr. Michelle Aaron
O.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Gary Abbott
OD
Randolph Afb, TX
Dr. Fortuna Abebe
OD
Houston, TX
Compare Optometrist 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 Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Baker, O.D.'s specialty? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in San Antonio, Texas. Credentials: O.D..
How much does Linda Baker, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Linda Baker, O.D. wrote 194 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
What is Linda Baker, O.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Linda Baker, O.D. located? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D. is located at 14711 CHANT ST, San Antonio, TX, 78248. Phone: (210) 479-7907.
What is Linda Baker, O.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992795934, issued on 10/21/2005.
Does Linda Baker, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $11K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,484 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Linda Baker, O.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Linda Baker, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Olopatadine Hcl, Brimonidine Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Linda Baker, O.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 194 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Linda Baker, O.D.'s credentials? ▼
Linda Baker, O.D.'s NPI is 1992795934 with credentials O.D.. 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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