Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Cynthia Baer, FNP
Physician Assistant · Fresno, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Baer from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baer
Dr. Cynthia Baer is a physician assistant in Fresno, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baer performed 2,379 Medicare services across 1,779 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baer received a total of $16,665 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 753 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in physician assistant. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Baer is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in CA
$16,665 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,379
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for physician assistant
1,779
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~119 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,023 | $76 | $318 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
340 | $115 | $334 |
| Annual depression screening | 334 | $17 | $48 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
170 | $27 | $112 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
158 | $75 | $178 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
101 | $51 | $215 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
40 | $10 | $24 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
32 | $281 | $692 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
29 | $27 | $72 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
27 | $9 | $39 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
27 | $145 | $506 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
24 | $12 | $32 |
| Initial preventive physical examination, new Medicare beneficiary A comprehensive preventive health visit for new Medicare beneficiaries during their first 12 months of enrollment. The service is conducted as a face-to-face visit and is limited to preventive care. |
24 | $146 | $424 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
20 | $59 | $212 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
15 | $2 | $6 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
15 | $35 | $102 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,665
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $4,166/year across 4 years
Top 2% in CA for physician assistant
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
753
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,665 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,042
2023
$4,158
2022
$4,623
2021
$3,842
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$496
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$457
Lilly USA, LLC
$298
Novo Nordisk Inc
$279
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$277
Amgen Inc.
$231
ABIOMED
$230
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$204
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$169
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$164
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$158
PFIZER INC.
$148
Exact Sciences Corporation
$133
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$124
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$82
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$70
Lundbeck LLC
$60
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$56
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$51
Abbott Laboratories
$49
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$46
ViiV Healthcare Company
$29
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$23
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$23
Radius Health, Inc.
$21
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$17
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 30.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,856
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,505
Amgen Inc.
$1,284
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,182
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,088
Lilly USA, LLC
$971
PFIZER INC.
$688
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$686
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$550
AbbVie Inc.
$539
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$445
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$406
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$391
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$379
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$355
Abbott Laboratories
$322
Dynavax Technologies Corporation
$302
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$244
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$240
ABIOMED
$230
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$224
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$215
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$202
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$176
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$164
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$158
SK Life Science, Inc.
$158
Exact Sciences Corporation
$155
Lundbeck LLC
$133
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$125
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$124
Neurelis, Inc.
$95
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$82
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$80
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$74
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$73
Radius Health, Inc.
$73
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$69
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$61
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$51
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$38
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$35
Medtronic, Inc.
$34
Hologic, LLC
$31
ViiV Healthcare Company
$29
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$29
Almatica Pharma LLC
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Dexcom, Inc.
$22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$20
Coloplast Corp
$18
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$17
Nevro Corp.
$16
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for physician assistant in CA.
Geographic Context
Physician assistants within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
25.6
County median income
$71,434
Nearest hospital
SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Baer is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Baer experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baer performed 1,023 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Baer receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baer received a total of $16,665 from 59 companies across 753 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Baer's costs compare to other physician assistants in Fresno?
Dr. Baer's average Medicare payment per service is $69. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Baer) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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