Amy R Baker, APRN
Adult Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
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
Older · 645dNPPES updated 2024-07-30 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202395.51/100
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 = better2.29%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.36 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityShe 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.
Board certified · Jul 29, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
14 years in practice
Established
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.
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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Contact Amy R Baker
Practice Location
285 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY 42003-7912
Mailing Address
285 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY 42003-7912
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