2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1013011303 MD
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STEPHEN BAKER, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in SLIDEL, Louisiana. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$992.33
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN BAKER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SLIDEL, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 394 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $992.33 across 45 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN BAKER, MD filed 1,991 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SLIDEL, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN 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).

STEPHEN BAKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2006

NPI 1013011303

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,991 34% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

1. Cardiovascular Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

STEPHEN BAKER, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in SLIDEL, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1013011303. 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.

STEPHEN BAKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1051 GAUSE BLVD, SLIDEL, LA, 70458, with a listed phone of (985) 641-7577. NPI 1013011303 was issued on 09/08/2006. 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 1,991 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $386K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1051 GAUSE BLVD
SLIDEL, LA 70458

Provider Details

NPI 1013011303
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
SLIDELL, LA

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 STEPHEN BAKER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$992

Largest payer

CVRx, Inc.

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

STEPHEN BAKER, MD — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,991 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.

1,991
Total Claims
$386K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,361
Total Day Supply
129,350
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$353K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 45, 65-74: 182, 75-84: 124, 85+: 43

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
162
Amlodipine Besylate
148
Rosuvastatin Calcium
108
Atorvastatin Calcium
106
Spironolactone
97
Eliquis
Apixaban
88
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
81
Losartan Potassium
74
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
59
Furosemide
55

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How STEPHEN BAKER, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN BAKER, MD's 1,991 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN BAKER, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN BAKER, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in SLIDEL, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN BAKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN BAKER, MD wrote 1,991 Medicare Part D claims totaling $386K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN BAKER, MD located?
STEPHEN BAKER, MD is located at 1051 GAUSE BLVD, SLIDEL, LA, 70458. Phone: (985) 641-7577.
What is STEPHEN BAKER, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN BAKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013011303, issued on 09/08/2006.
Does STEPHEN BAKER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHEN BAKER, MD's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $353K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN BAKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN BAKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN BAKER, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN BAKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,991 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN BAKER, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN BAKER, MD's NPI is 1013011303 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.

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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