Karen Baker, M.D.
NPI 1598739658 · Family Medicine Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Baker, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1598739658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598739658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2640 (TX)
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
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
256 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 57 | $87 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 53 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 52 | $127 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 46 | $128 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 28 | $32 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 20 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 227 | 74 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 181 | 54 |
| Losartan Potassium | 148 | 42 |
| Lisinopril | 147 | 42 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 143 | 43 |
| Metformin Hcl | 111 | 35 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$641 across 33 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
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2021-10-06
- Certified
- 2021-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Baker's NPI number?
- Karen Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598739658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Baker's specialty?
- Karen Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Baker located?
- Karen Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 5709 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75209-5115.
- What is Karen Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Baker is (469) 913-8940.
- Does Karen Baker accept Medicare?
- Karen Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Baker's NPI (1598739658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.