Christine D. Baker, MD
Christine D. Baker is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Northampton, MA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Christine D. Baker, MD provides internal medicine care in Northampton, MA. A Boston University School of Medicine graduate since 1992, she brings 34+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 23% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
190 Nonotuck St, Northampton, MA 01062-1911
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.07/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.02%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
5.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
587
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
626
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,645
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $619k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$422 received from industry
23 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Christine D. Baker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Christine D. Baker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christine D. Baker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Northampton 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 Christine D. Baker
Dr. Baker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Northampton, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 584-9511.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
190 Nonotuck St, Northampton, MA 01062-1911
Mailing Address
190 Nonotuck St, Northampton, MA 01062-1911
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