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2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1932510849 M.D., M.A.
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Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Dallas, 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 832 in Forensic Psychiatry 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
598
Medicare Part D claims · 45 beneficiaries · Forensic Psychiatry Physician avg: 869
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
74.6/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Industry payments
$21.29
1 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
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 598 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 74.6/100
- MIPS score · -9 vs avg
- 598
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
75 12th percentile higher than 12% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. sits
This provider among forensic psychiatry physician peers
Across the 55 forensic psychiatry physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. writes more Part D claims than 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 16% - placing this provider in the high-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 forensic psychiatry physician peer from a representative sample of 54; the gold marker is Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
598 31% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
74.6/100 8.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Forensic Psychiatry Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 74.6/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Forensic Psychiatry Physician) - 74.6/100 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).
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D., M.A. credentials at 5200 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX, 75235, with a listed phone of (214) 590-5536. NPI 1932510849 was issued on 05/13/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 598 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 45 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $136K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 56.1, Cost 59.2), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 832 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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 | 1932510849 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Forensic Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | M.D., M.A. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/13/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
74.5984
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
56.1252
Quality
59.2027
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. 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.
University OF Texas Southwestern Medical Center AT Dallas
Dallas, TX
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 Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
Avanos Medical
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 - 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 Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.. To verify Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'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 · Typical
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. - brand share 12.0%
Forensic Psychiatry Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 598 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.
598
Total Claims
$136K
Total Drug Cost
45
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 873
- Total Day Supply
- 25,745
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $109K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $27K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 58.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.85
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 32, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydroxyzine Hcl
Hydroxyzine Hcl
43 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
34 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
34 claims
- Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine
29 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
29 claims
- Sertraline Hcl
Sertraline Hcl
27 claims
- Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
26 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 43 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 34 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 34 |
| Mirtazapine | 29 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 27 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 26 |
| Alprazolam | 25 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 24 |
| Bupropion Xl Bupropion Hcl | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
832
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s 598 claims are below the specialty average of 869.
Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baker.
Dr. Emilie Attwell
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Maureen Burrows
MD
West Lake Hills, TX
Dr. Daniel Coulter
MD
Friendswood, TX
Dr. Kenneth Dekleva
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Mitchell Dunn
M.D.
Dallas, TX
Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s specialty? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Dallas, Texas. Credentials: M.D., M.A..
How much does Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. wrote 598 Medicare Part D claims totaling $136K in drug costs for 45 beneficiaries.
What is Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.6/100 (Quality: 56.1, Cost: 59.2). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. located? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. is located at 5200 HARRY HINES BLVD, Dallas, TX, 75235. Phone: (214) 590-5536.
What is Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s NPI number? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932510849, issued on 05/13/2014.
Does Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $109K in brand drug costs.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 832 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxyzine Hcl, Buspirone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. accept Medicare? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 598 Part D claims and 45 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s credentials? ▼
Sarah Baker, M.D., M.A.'s NPI is 1932510849 with credentials M.D., M.A.. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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