Kelly Baxter, NP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Baxter is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Wakefield, RI with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(401) 400-5535Wakefield, RI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kelly Baxter, NP runs an independent adult health nurse practitioner practice in Wakefield, RI. She has been in practice for 7+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 15 Nurse Practitioner providers in RISee all Nurse Practitioner in Wakefield7+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 2041dNPPES updated 2020-10-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Rhode Island Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline

Contact & Location

Practice Location

55 Cherry Ln, Wakefield, RI 02879-3617

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

11.05%

Rhode Island avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)

11.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.7%

Rhode Island avg: 85.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Rhode Island

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

Medicare Patients

64

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

181

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 74 reporting peers in Rhode Island.

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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
58%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+28%)50%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Oct 20, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in WakefieldPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Virtual Adult Health Care With Kelly Baxter

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kelly Baxter for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wakefield 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 Kelly Baxter

Dr. Baxter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wakefield, RI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (401) 400-5535.

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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