Karen Bennett-Baker, ARNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Karen Bennett-Baker is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Somerset, KY with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Bennett-Baker, ARNP practices as part of a group psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner practice in Somerset, KY. She has been practicing since 2009 — over 22 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and substance use (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1118dNPPES updated 2023-05-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Belmont Ave, Somerset, KY 42501-2419
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in KentuckyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
23
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
94
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
568
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $34k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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, Depression, and Substance Use Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$47 received from industry
3 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 Karen Bennett-Baker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 30, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
Po Box 3044, West Somerset, KY 42564-3044
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Karen Bennett-Baker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Bennett-Baker for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, substance use counseling — no travel to Somerset 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 Karen Bennett-Baker
NPI records show Dr. Bennett-Baker as active with telehealth listed in Somerset, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (066) 872-0386.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Bennett-Baker
Practice Location
200 Belmont Ave, Somerset, KY 42501-2419
Mailing Address
Po Box 3044, West Somerset, KY 42564-3044
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