Heather Whitney Baxter, MD
Heather Whitney Baxter is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Heather Whitney Baxter, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Minneapolis, MN. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.43/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.43/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.24%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
5.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.4%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
103
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
279
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,636
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $418k
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 Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — 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 · 2015
University of Minnesota Medical School
Board certified · Nov 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
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
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Heather Whitney Baxter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Whitney Baxter for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Heather Whitney Baxter
NPI records show Dr. Baxter as active with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 873-6963.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1623
Mailing Address
701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1623
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