2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740639871 O.D.
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MONICA BAKER, O.D.

Optometrist in PALMDALE, California. 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
62
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
58%
generic claims · 42% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$462.65
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MONICA BAKER, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in PALMDALE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 62 claims across 13 beneficiaries — 42% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $462.65 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MONICA BAKER, O.D. filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PALMDALE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MONICA BAKER, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2016

NPI 1740639871

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

Specialty distribution in California

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Optometrist share within California

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MONICA BAKER, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in PALMDALE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1740639871. 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.

MONICA BAKER, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 516 E PALMDALE BLVD, PALMDALE, CA, 93550, with a listed phone of (661) 273-7200. NPI 1740639871 was issued on 06/09/2016. 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 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 42% brand-name and 58% 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.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 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

516 E PALMDALE BLVD
PALMDALE, CA 93550

Provider Details

NPI 1740639871
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/09/2016

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 MONICA BAKER, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$463

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MONICA BAKER, O.D.. To verify MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MONICA BAKER, O.D. — brand share 42.0%
Specialty average (est.)

42% brand-name claims vs 58% generic, on 62 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.

62
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
96
Total Day Supply
2,616
Brand vs Generic
42% brand / 58% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$552
Generic Drug Cost
$708

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31

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
42

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

Optometrist Overview

How MONICA BAKER, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s 62 claims are below the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in California

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

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s specialty?
MONICA BAKER, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in PALMDALE, California. Credentials: O.D..
How much does MONICA BAKER, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MONICA BAKER, O.D. wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
Where is MONICA BAKER, O.D. located?
MONICA BAKER, O.D. is located at 516 E PALMDALE BLVD, PALMDALE, CA, 93550. Phone: (661) 273-7200.
What is MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s NPI number?
MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740639871, issued on 06/09/2016.
Does MONICA BAKER, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s prescribing is 42% brand-name and 58% generic drugs by claim count, with $552 in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MONICA BAKER, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MONICA BAKER, O.D. accept Medicare?
MONICA BAKER, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s credentials?
MONICA BAKER, O.D.'s NPI is 1740639871 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

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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