Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Baker, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Nacogdoches, TX

  • NPI 1538185517
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1301 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 759614249
(936) 560-3620

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 3, 2014
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #F8399
Medicaid
TX #128574403

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538185517. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,622
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,147
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 517 47 $1
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 277 51 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 239 94 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 204 68 $82
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 110 46 $11
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99 18 $72
G0179 Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a 62 23 $38
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 32 23 $158
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 32 24 $74
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 30 30 $117

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Nacogdoches Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,796
Patients
342
Total drug cost
$35,180
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alprazolam Generic 286 38 $2,424
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 222 32 $7,743
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 183 34 $2,157
Lisinopril Generic 134 25 $961
Gabapentin Generic 124 21 $1,973
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 114 28 $1,551
Tramadol Hcl Generic 110 14 $447
Celecoxib Generic 96 16 $1,530
Furosemide Generic 94 21 $439
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 82 17 $241

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Baker's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Baker practices Internal Medicine Physician in Nacogdoches, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Baker practice?
Dr. Richard Baker practices at 1301 Raguet St, Nacogdoches, TX 759614249. Office phone: 9365603620.
What is Dr. Richard Baker's NPI?
Dr. Richard Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538185517, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Baker accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Richard Baker does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Baker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.