2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1215913447 D.O.
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WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 609 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.2805/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$109.85
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 10K claims across 609 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2805/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $109.85 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.2805 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 9,579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. 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).

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/20/2005

NPI 1215913447

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,579 180% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

89.2805/100 6.180500000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Family Medicine Physician share within New Mexico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.2805/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 89.2805/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.3%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 89.2805/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1215913447. 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.

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 2020 S SOLANO DR, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001, with a listed phone of (505) 522-7313. NPI 1215913447 was issued on 12/20/2005. 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 9,579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 609 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $987K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.2805/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.5609), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2020 S SOLANO DR
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

Provider Details

NPI 1215913447
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/20/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.2805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.5609
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. 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.

LAS CRUCES PHYSICIAN SERVICES LLC
LAS CRUCES, NM

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

Total received

$110

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 9,579 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.

9,579
Total Claims
$987K
Total Drug Cost
609
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
22,110
Total Day Supply
640,301
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$787K
Generic Drug Cost
$198K
Opioid Claims
205 (2.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
445

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 284, 75-84: 246, 85+: 60

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
588
Metformin Hcl
314
Simvastatin
307
Losartan Potassium
291
Atorvastatin Calcium
264
Amlodipine Besylate
259
Hydrochlorothiazide
259
Tamsulosin Hcl
245
Lisinopril
238
Rosuvastatin Calcium
216

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s 9,579 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s specialty?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LAS CRUCES, New Mexico. Credentials: D.O..
How much does WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. wrote 9,579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $987K in drug costs for 609 beneficiaries.
What is WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s Medicare quality score?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.2805/100 (Quality: 78.5609). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. located?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. is located at 2020 S SOLANO DR, LAS CRUCES, NM, 88001. Phone: (505) 522-7313.
What is WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215913447, issued on 12/20/2005.
Does WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $787K in brand drug costs.
Does WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. had 205 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,579 Part D claims and 609 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s credentials?
WILLIAM BAKER, D.O.'s NPI is 1215913447 with credentials D.O.. 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.
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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