Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Scott Baker, MD
Urology Physician · Raleigh, NC
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. Baker 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. Baker
Dr. Scott Baker is an urology physician in Raleigh, NC, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baker performed 5,922 Medicare services across 2,429 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baker received a total of $15,308 from 59 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 730 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Baker 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 13% volume in NC
$15,308 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,922
Medicare services
Top 13% in NC for urology physician
2,429
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~312 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,400 | $0 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
712 | $5 | $19 |
| 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. |
490 | $59 | $124 |
| 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. |
488 | $2 | $8 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 301 | $18 | $68 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
277 | $3 | $12 |
| 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. |
238 | $86 | $209 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
232 | $7 | $35 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 112 | $136 | $634 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
88 | $25 | $96 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
87 | $106 | $310 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
86 | $172 | $479 |
| Complete ultrasound of retroperitoneum An ultrasound examination of the structures located behind the abdominal cavity. |
70 | $53 | $219 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
70 | $9 | $59 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
38 | $26 | $88 |
| Abdominal X-ray, 1 view An X-ray image of the abdomen taken from a single angle to visualize internal structures. |
34 | $13 | $51 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
32 | $32 | $75 |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | 26 | $2 | $5 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
24 | $57 | $177 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
23 | $105 | $279 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
22 | $174 | $723 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
21 | $5 | $19 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
18 | $73 | $250 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
18 | $196 | $895 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
15 | $132 | $250 |
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 ↗$15,308
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,187/year across 7 years
Top 10% in NC for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
59
Companies
730
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
$14,778 (96.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$530 (3.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,281
2023
$2,538
2022
$2,997
2021
$2,181
2020
$1,210
2019
$1,523
2018
$2,578
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$662
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$239
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$231
Teleflex LLC
$177
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$151
CONMED Corporation
$125
PFIZER INC.
$106
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$100
Endo USA, Inc.
$78
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$61
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$57
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$52
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$40
ABBVIE INC.
$36
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,893
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,978
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,700
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$815
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$550
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$513
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$504
PFIZER INC.
$478
Coloplast Corp
$470
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$397
NeoTract Inc.
$395
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$323
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$259
Olympus America Inc.
$248
Teleflex LLC
$196
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$191
AbbVie Inc.
$181
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$175
ABBVIE INC.
$175
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$172
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$153
Amgen Inc.
$146
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$145
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$140
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$130
CONMED Corporation
$125
Allergan, Inc.
$123
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$114
Terumo Medical Corporation
$113
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$113
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$110
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$94
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$93
Endo USA, Inc.
$78
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$75
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$73
Tolmar, Inc.
$68
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$66
AbbVie, Inc.
$64
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$61
Boston Scientific Corporation
$60
Janssen Products, LP
$60
Allergan Inc.
$60
Photocure Inc
$53
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$35
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$35
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$33
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$33
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$32
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$30
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$29
Abbott Laboratories
$28
Mission Pharmacal Company
$25
Baxter Healthcare
$20
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$19
Baudax Bio Inc.
$18
Retrophin, Inc.
$17
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$16
Ambu Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 42.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ABIRATERONE ACETATE · ADSTILADRIN · AIRSEAL · ANJESO · AVEED · Androgel · AquaBeam Robotic System · Axumin · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRACAnalysis CDx · CAMCEVI · Cysview · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL EMBOLICS · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · HYDROPEARL · ILLUCCIX · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Noctiva · Nubeqa · OES CYSTONEPHROFIBERSCOPE · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Laser Devices · Otrexup · PLUVICTO · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · REZUM · Rezum Generator · TISSEEL · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Thiola · URIBEL · UROLIFT · UroLift · Urocit-K · VARITHENA · VESICARE · Varithena Administration Pack · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · ZYTIGA · iTIND System
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 (96%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for urology physician in NC.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
7.1
County median income
$101,763
Nearest hospital
REX HOSPITAL
2.6 mi
2.6 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. Baker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of NC peers, with 19 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. Baker experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baker performed 2,400 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 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. Baker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baker received a total of $15,308 from 59 companies across 730 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. Baker's costs compare to other urology physicians in Raleigh?
Dr. Baker's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Baker) 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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About this page
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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