Claudia F Baldassano, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Claudia F Baldassano is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Claudia F Baldassano, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Philadelphia, PA. Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (class of 1991), she has been practicing for over 35 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5352dNPPES updated 2011-09-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3535 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.49/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.2 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
187
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
159
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,427
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $372k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37.2k received from industry
108 transactions reported in 2018 ·Very High 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 2018, attributed to Claudia F Baldassano's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Penn State College of Medicine
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Claudia F Baldassano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Claudia F Baldassano for mood disorder follow-ups, bipolar management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Philadelphia 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 Claudia F Baldassano
NPI records show Dr. Baldassano as active with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 746-6700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Claudia F Baldassano
Practice Location
3535 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
Mailing Address
3535 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309
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