2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1972171148 MD, PHD
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SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD

Internal Medicine Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
606
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$211.1
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD filed 606 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, prescribing 79% generic.

606
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
$211.1
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

606 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD 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 SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/15/2021

NPI 1972171148

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

606 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 362-5000. NPI 1972171148 was issued on 06/15/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAI 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 606 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $114K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1972171148
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/15/2021

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 SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$211

Largest payer

Cook Medical 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 606 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.

606
Total Claims
$114K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
907
Total Day Supply
26,122
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$99K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.23
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 19, 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 SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD 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
Lisinopril
56
Atorvastatin Calcium
54
Amlodipine Besylate
31
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
30
Pantoprazole Sodium
23
Trazodone Hcl
23
Diclofenac Sodium
20
Omeprazole
20
Fluticasone Propionate
19
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
19

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's 606 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's specialty?
SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD wrote 606 Medicare Part D claims totaling $114K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD located?
SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD is located at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 362-5000.
What is SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's NPI number?
SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972171148, issued on 06/15/2021.
Does SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $99K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 606 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's credentials?
SAMANTHA BAI, MD, PHD's NPI is 1972171148 with credentials MD, PHD. 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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