Karla Arlene French Baker, CNP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Karla Arlene French Baker is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Fargo, ND with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Karla Arlene French Baker, CNP practices as part of a group acute care nurse practitioner practice in Fargo, ND. She has been in practice for 23+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3715dNPPES updated 2016-03-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3000 32nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103-6132

Fax: (701) 364-8078
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.4%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in North Dakota

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

145

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

122

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

525

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $30k

Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+19%)41%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in FargoPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 6001, Fargo, ND 58108-6001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Acute Care Care With Karla Arlene French Baker

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Karla Arlene French Baker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Fargo 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 Karla Arlene French Baker

NPI records show Dr. French Baker as active with telehealth listed in Fargo, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 364-8000.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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