Phyllis Armstead Baez, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Phyllis Armstead Baez is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Clinton, NC with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Phyllis Armstead Baez, M.D. in person in Clinton or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Hahneman Medical College of the Pacific (class of 1992), she has been practicing for over 34 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1459dNPPES updated 2022-05-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.7%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
33
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
76
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
588
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $70k
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$64 received from industry
2 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 Phyllis Armstead Baez's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Hahneman Medical College of the Pacific
Board certified · May 24, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Hahneman Medical College of the Pacific (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
515 Tayside St, Clayton, NC 27520-8724
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Phyllis Armstead Baez
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Phyllis Armstead Baez for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Clinton 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 Phyllis Armstead Baez
NPI records show Dr. Armstead Baez as active with telehealth listed in Clinton, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 567-6194.
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 Phyllis Armstead Baez
Practice Location
417 Vance St, Clinton, NC 28328-4001
Mailing Address
515 Tayside St, Clayton, NC 27520-8724
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