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Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Virginia School of Medicine

2412 N John B Dennis Highway
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 578-4364

Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD is a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD is affiliated with Ballad Health.

Office Locations

2412 N John B Dennis Highway
Kingsport, TN 37660

(423) 578-4364

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2024

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SCODI of the posterior segment

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eye procedures

fundus photography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye procedures, and fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	77
doctor visit	2471
eye procedures	6698
injections	2644
photocoagulation	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	69
doctor visit	1970
eye procedures	7131
injections	2934
photocoagulation	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	69

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	931
Black	90
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	354
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	246
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	66
doctor visit	1487
eye procedures	6292
injections	2522
photocoagulation	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	80
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	231
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	47
doctor visit	1847
eye procedures	5841
injections	2255
photocoagulation	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	762
Female	1148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1672
Black	170
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	622
85 and over	504
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	56
doctor visit	1790
eye procedures	5811
injections	2250
photocoagulation	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	824
Black	79
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	259
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	45
doctor visit	1755
eye procedures	5690
injections	2217
photocoagulation	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	385
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	827
Black	75
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	336
85 and over	254
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	1599
eye procedures	5443
injections	2202
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	376
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	789
Black	64
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	242
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	28
doctor visit	1706
eye procedures	5208
injections	2127
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	749
Black	60
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	237
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	26
doctor visit	1570
eye procedures	4727
injections	1967
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	53
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	203
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	1671
eye procedures	5177
injections	2120
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	651
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	196
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	1551
eye procedures	4829
injections	2056
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	35
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	190
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2023 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1550
eye procedures	4304
injections	1809

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	201
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	11
doctor visit	786
eye procedures	2422
injections	933
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	170
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated as a retina specialist in Kingsport, TN were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	1673
eye procedures	5351
injections	2156
photocoagulation	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	501
Male	345

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	61
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	752
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	307
85 and over	225
Less than 65	59
65 to 74	254

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Georgia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Claxton Allen Baer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$575 LUCENTIS $344	VABYSMO $231
Alcon Vision LLC	$277 Constellation $150	Unity $127
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$262 Eylea $90	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $73	EYLEA HD $61	EYLEA aflibercept injection $38
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$161 STELLARIS $140	LOTEMAX GEL $21
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$87 VitreoretinalEquipment $73	Pazeo $13
Other	$287 VICTUS $81	EYLEA aflibercept injection $58	Cimerli $26	SYFOVRE $23	OZURDEX $22	Other $77

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,604
Education	$45

Biography

Dr. Claxton Baer, who practices in Kingsport, TN, is a medical specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Baer is professionally affiliated with Ballad Health. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Emory University for residency.

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