Amy R Baker, APRN

Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist

(270) 441-4343Paducah, KY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across KY can see Amy R Baker, APRN in person in Paducah or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 14+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Paducah area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
14+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 645dNPPES updated 2024-07-30 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

285 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY 42003-7912

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

95.51/100

Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.29%

Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.8 pts)

2.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

396

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

254

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,571

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.17M

Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+38%)59%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.3k received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Amy R Baker's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.36 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 29, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Clinical Nurse SpecialistAdult Health in PaducahPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 364SA2200X

Virtual Adult Health Care With Amy R Baker

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Amy R Baker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Paducah required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Amy R Baker

NPI records show Dr. Baker as active with telehealth listed in Paducah, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (270) 441-4343.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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