Brenda Joy Baker, P.A.C

Physician Assistant

Brenda Joy Baker is a Physician Assistant based in Edina, MN with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across MN can see Brenda Joy Baker, P.A.C in person in Edina or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of North Dakota School of Medicine graduate since 2003, she brings 23+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 37% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 611 Physician Assistant providers in MNSee all Physician Assistant in Edina23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1258dNPPES updated 2022-12-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7373 France Ave S Ste 202, Edina, MN 55435-4551

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

83.53/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.9%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)

Better than 77% of reporting doctors in Minnesota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

47

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

307

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,257

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $721k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-19%)51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-23%)47%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
34%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2003

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 12, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Education & Training

University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2003)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Brenda Joy Baker

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Brenda Joy Baker for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Edina 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 Brenda Joy Baker

Dr. Baker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Edina, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 835-1311.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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