Brenda Joy Baker, P.A.C
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.
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
Older · 1258dNPPES updated 2022-12-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.53/100
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 = better91.9%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 12, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Education & Training
University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brenda Joy Baker
Practice Location
7373 France Ave S Ste 202, Edina, MN 55435-4551
Mailing Address
2925 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
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