Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker, M.D
Also practices: PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker, M.D has practiced pain medicine for 21+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2005 and has 21+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 272dNPPES updated 2025-08-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
13203 N. 103rd Avenue Suite H4, Sun City, AZ 85351-3032
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better67.34%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+62.2 pts)
67.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.2%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.4 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,459
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
2,087
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,900
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $268k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.7k received from industry
149 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 6, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
13203 N 103rd Ave Ste H5, Sun City, AZ 85351-3032
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sun City 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 Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker
Dr. Baker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sun City, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (623) 777-4747.
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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Contact Clifford Tsuyoshi Baker
Practice Location
13203 N. 103rd Avenue Suite H4, Sun City, AZ 85351-3032
Mailing Address
13203 N 103rd Ave Ste H5, Sun City, AZ 85351-3032
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