Franklin Baker, PA
NPI 1740439462 · Medical Physician Assistant · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franklin Baker, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1740439462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740439462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50-002801 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
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
417 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 | 155 | $101 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 128 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 61 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 51 | $71 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 22 | $30 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$102 (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 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 115 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 95 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 78 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 20 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 47 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$245 across 12 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
- 2008-09-18
- Last updated
- 2015-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franklin Baker's NPI number?
- Franklin Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740439462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franklin Baker's specialty?
- Franklin Baker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Franklin Baker located?
- Franklin Baker's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 East Main Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406.
- What is Franklin Baker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franklin Baker is (423) 643-2246.
- Does Franklin Baker accept Medicare?
- Franklin Baker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franklin Baker's NPI active?
- Yes — Franklin Baker's NPI (1740439462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.