Catherine Baker, M.D.
Catherine Baker is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Carlos, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine Baker, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in San Carlos, CA. A University of California, Geffen School of Medicine graduate since 2001, she brings 25+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2195dNPPES updated 2020-05-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.4%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
123
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
835
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $82k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (-6%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — 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 · 2001
David Geffen School of Medicine at Ucla
Board certified · May 19, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of California, Geffen School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Catherine Baker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine Baker for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Carlos 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 Catherine Baker
NPI records show Dr. Baker as active with telehealth listed in San Carlos, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 596-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine Baker
Practice Location
301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070-2603
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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