Lindsay Hall Baumhefner, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Lindsay Hall Baumhefner is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Newport Beach, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(949) 722-7038Newport Beach, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Lindsay Hall Baumhefner, PA-C in person in Newport Beach or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 21+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Newport Beach area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.65/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 316 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in Newport Beach21+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2288dNPPES updated 2020-02-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22 Corporate Plaza Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660-7985

Fax: (949) 630-4900
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

83.65/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

59.79%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+54.7 pts)

59.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

99.4%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.6 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

320

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

373

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,032

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $42k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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 (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

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

US avg: 31.7%
Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+7%)25%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$154 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Lindsay Hall Baumhefner's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 16, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191308

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Virtual Medical Care With Lindsay Hall Baumhefner

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lindsay Hall Baumhefner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newport Beach 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 Lindsay Hall Baumhefner

Dr. Baumhefner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newport Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 722-7038.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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