DR. ANDREW H BAKER M.D.
Prescription History 1083874721
Family Medicine in Norwood, CO
What does Dr. Baker prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Baker wrote 1,489 Medicare prescriptions for 51 medications. The most prescribed was Rosuvastatin Calcium, with 134 prescriptions for 38 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Baker prescribes.
Medications 51 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Colorado prescribers.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 134 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 1.5 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $10.07 per fill, versus $13.40 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 84 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $10.41 per fill, versus $19.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 76 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 78% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $4.97 per fill, versus $7.63 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 73 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 81% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (90). Medicare paid $5.14 per fill, versus $7.19 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 68 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (150). Medicare paid $5.72 per fill, versus $10.23 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 67 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 77% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (87). Medicare paid $9.15 per fill, versus $9.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 60 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about 85% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $10.39 per fill, versus $14.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 56 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 77% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $10.19 per fill, versus $16.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 55 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 42% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (132). Medicare paid $11.83 per fill, versus $10.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 53 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 75% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (71). Medicare paid $9.72 per fill, versus $13.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 47 prescriptions for Duloxetine Hcl, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $8.43 per fill, versus $26.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 42 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $6.49 per fill, versus $12.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 40 prescriptions for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, about 82% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $13.78 per fill, versus $20.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 34 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.19 per fill, versus $8.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a COX-2 inhibitor, which relieves pain and swelling (inflammation).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 31 prescriptions for Celecoxib, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $14.53 per fill, versus $29.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 27 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 62% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $661.00 per fill, versus $913.88 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 25 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $9.25 per fill, versus $18.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 23 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $7.62 per fill, versus $21.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 21 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (40). Medicare paid $11.34 per fill, versus $10.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 20 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $28.87 per fill, versus $29.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 19 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 38% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $3.27 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 19 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 37% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $7.25 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 40% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $11.51 per fill, versus $11.45 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 17 prescriptions for Finasteride, about 37% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $7.85 per fill, versus $13.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 17 prescriptions for Jardiance, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $588.66 per fill, versus $1,010.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 17 prescriptions for Xarelto, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $1,252.81 per fill, versus $997.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 16 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 73% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $11.79 per fill, versus $16.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 16 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 41% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $10.72 per fill, versus $10.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 16 prescriptions for Oxycodone Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $9.74 per fill, versus $14.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat muscle spasms caused by certain conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 16 prescriptions for Tizanidine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $4.79 per fill, versus $13.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 16 prescriptions for Triamcinolone Acetonide, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $8.36 per fill, versus $11.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 15 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $468.52 per fill, versus $596.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 15 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 40% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $11.29 per fill, versus $13.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 15 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about 40% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $1,063.39 per fill, versus $1,287.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prednisone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 15 prescriptions for Prednisone, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $2.40 per fill, versus $4.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 14 prescriptions for Doxycycline Hyclate, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $8.10 per fill, versus $15.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Meloxicam is used to treat arthritis.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 14 prescriptions for Meloxicam, about 37% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $7.96 per fill, versus $5.27 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 14 prescriptions for Tramadol Hcl, about 32% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.03 per fill, versus $8.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 14 prescriptions for Trulicity, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $1,083.21 per fill, versus $1,278.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 24% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $2.72 per fill, versus $6.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 13 prescriptions for Levoxyl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $30.34 per fill, versus $43.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 13 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $17.39 per fill, versus $12.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 13 prescriptions for Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, about 28% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $12.38 per fill, versus $27.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 13 prescriptions for Repatha Syringe, about 76% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $574.71 per fill, versus $716.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 13 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 34% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $3.81 per fill, versus $9.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 12 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 28% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $3.99 per fill, versus $10.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a hormone.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 12 prescriptions for Estradiol, about 38% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $27.39 per fill, versus $59.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $547.61 per fill, versus $1,007.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 12 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $9.84 per fill, versus $12.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat severe ongoing pain (such as due to cancer).
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 12 prescriptions for Methadone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $4.13 per fill, versus $23.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This is a long-acting form of oxybutynin that is used to treat overactive bladder and urinary conditions.
Compared with Colorado prescribers
Dr. Baker wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxybutynin Chloride Er, about half as often as the typical Colorado prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $21.78 per fill, versus $19.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Baker’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Baker prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Baker's most prescribed medications were Rosuvastatin Calcium (134), Gabapentin (84) and Lisinopril (76).
How does Dr. Baker's prescribing compare with other Colorado prescribers?
Of the 51 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Baker prescribes 2 more often than the typical Colorado prescriber, 12 about as often and 37 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Baker prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Colorado prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
