Tonya Baker, M.D.
NPI 1508171869 · Rheumatology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tonya Baker, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1508171869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508171869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 52916 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 52 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 46 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 13 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 33 | 12 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 27 | 12 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,500 across 70 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
- 2010-08-11
- Last updated
- 2020-03-18
- Certified
- 2020-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tonya Baker's NPI number?
- Tonya Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508171869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tonya Baker's specialty?
- Tonya Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tonya Baker located?
- Tonya Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4707 Papermill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37909-1907.
- What is Tonya Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tonya Baker is (865) 602-7983.
- Does Tonya Baker accept Medicare?
- Tonya Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tonya Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Tonya Baker's NPI (1508171869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.