Michael Howard Baca-Atlas
Michael Howard Baca-Atlas is a Family Medicine specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Howard Baca-Atlas has been part of the Chapel Hill medical community since 2015 in group practice. A University of Maryland School of Medicine graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and tobacco.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1879dNPPES updated 2021-03-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
590 Manning Dr Cb# 7595, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7595
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.2%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina1.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
132
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,922
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $325k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, High Cholesterol, and Tobacco Use Disorder.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 30, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
107 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610-1827
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Michael Howard Baca-Atlas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Howard Baca-Atlas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Chapel Hill 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 Michael Howard Baca-Atlas
Dr. Baca-Atlas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 966-3456.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Howard Baca-Atlas
Practice Location
590 Manning Dr Cb# 7595, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7595
Mailing Address
107 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610-1827
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