Valerie Baker, O.D.
NPI 1700040268 · Optometrist · Victoria, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valerie Baker, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Victoria, TX (NPI 1700040268).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700040268
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7280T (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
384 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 99 | $33 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 82 | $119 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function92273 | 43 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $87 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 25 | $19 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 24 | $141 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cromolyn Sodium | 196 | 114 |
| Latanoprost | 77 | 22 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 33 | 11 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 32 | 12 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 27 | 24 |
| Travoprost | 16 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$568 across 18 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
- 2008-07-14
- Last updated
- 2024-10-04
- Certified
- 2024-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valerie Baker's NPI number?
- Valerie Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700040268, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valerie Baker's specialty?
- Valerie Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Valerie Baker located?
- Valerie Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2710 E Airline Rd, Victoria, TX 77901-4310.
- What is Valerie Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valerie Baker is (361) 485-9421.
- Does Valerie Baker accept Medicare?
- Valerie Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valerie Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Valerie Baker's NPI (1700040268) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.