John Baker, M.D.
NPI 1407989353 · Family Medicine Physician · Highlands, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Baker, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Highlands, NC (NPI 1407989353).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407989353
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9500793 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,642 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 574 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 230 | $85 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 206 | $121 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 193 | $18 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 287 | 90 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 238 | 75 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 176 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 139 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 116 | 39 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 91 | 31 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-13
- Last updated
- 2021-11-30
- Certified
- 2021-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Baker's NPI number?
- John Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407989353, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Baker's specialty?
- John Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Baker located?
- John Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 479 South Street, Highlands, NC 28741-2874.
- What is John Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Baker is (828) 526-1700.
- Does John Baker accept Medicare?
- John Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — John Baker's NPI (1407989353) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.