Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dudley Baker, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
13215 DOTSON RD, Houston, TX 77070
2814443440
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1053364851 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Baker

Dr. Dudley Baker is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Houston, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Baker performed 371 Medicare services across 331 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Baker received a total of $3,997 from 50 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 219 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 10% volume in TX $3,997 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
371
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
331
Unique beneficiaries
$53
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~20 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 (20-29 min) 113 $61 $219
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 63 $61 $254
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous 54 $18 $65
Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 44 $41 $125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 42 $76 $325
Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 42 $45 $136
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 13 $92 $371
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 ↗
$3,997
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $571/year across 7 years
Top 18% in TX for obstetrics & gynecology
50
Companies
219
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
$3,914 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$84 (2.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$869
2023
$749
2022
$215
2021
$523
2020
$322
2019
$731
2018
$588

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$467
Caldera Medical, Inc
$434
AbbVie Inc.
$306
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$297
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$228
PFIZER INC.
$220
AbbVie, Inc.
$220
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$190
Biogen, Inc.
$127
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$102
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$96
Axonics, Inc.
$82
ABBVIE INC.
$77
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$72
Lupin Inc.
$71
Mission Pharmacal Company
$70
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$69
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$67
Amgen Inc.
$54
SCYNEXIS, Inc.
$52
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$42
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$42
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$39
MILLICENT US INC
$38
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$35
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$34
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$28
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$28
Hologic, LLC
$27
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$26
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$24
Allergan Inc.
$24
Olympus America Inc.
$23
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Baxter Healthcare
$21
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America
$20
Organon Llc
$20
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$18
Vermillion, Inc.
$17
Renovia Inc
$16
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$16
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$15
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Allergan, Inc.
$14
Novum Pharma, LLC
$12
Teleflex LLC
$11
Novo Nordisk Inc
$11
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 30.2% of total 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $1,077 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
757
Per 100K population
15.9
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Baker is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 18% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Baker experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Baker performed 113 office visit, established patient (20-29 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. Baker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Baker received a total of $3,997 from 50 companies across 219 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 obstetricians & gynecologists in Houston?
Dr. Baker's average Medicare payment per service is $53. 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →