Robert Baker, P.A.
NPI 1568425239 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Rancho Mirage, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Baker, P.A. is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Rancho Mirage, CA (NPI 1568425239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568425239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA16997 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
807 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 701 | $111 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 106 | $12 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$111 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 445 | 141 |
| Gabapentin | 419 | 95 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 243 | 78 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 236 | 66 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 176 | 60 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 176 | 59 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,404 across 30 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
- 2006-04-11
- Last updated
- 2014-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Baker's NPI number?
- Robert Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568425239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Baker's specialty?
- Robert Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Robert Baker located?
- Robert Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 72057 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-4927.
- What is Robert Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Baker is (760) 346-7191.
- Does Robert Baker accept Medicare?
- Robert Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Baker's NPI (1568425239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.