DR. CHRISTOPHER E BAIRD MD
NPI 1013912658
Hospitalist in Lakeland, FL

Q: What is Christopher Baird's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Baird is 1013912658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Baird's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Baird was last updated on August 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 20, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

1725 CLARENDON AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33803(863) 468-9285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2025, Jun 25, 2025, Nov 8, 2024 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Christopher E Baird Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHRISTOPHER E BAIRD MD (NPI 1013912658) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME73365) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013912658

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER E BAIRDCredential: MD

Location Address1725 CLARENDON AVELakeland, FL 33803-2572

Mailing Address1725 Clarendon AveLakeland, FL 33803-2572 · (813) 468-9285

Phone(863) 468-9285

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 1994

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20259 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2025

✔ NPI 1013912658 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME73365

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License ME-73365 (FL), MD61675014 (WA)

1725 CLARENDON AVE, Lakeland, FL 33803

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid271020000FL

Other41527FL · Bcbs

OtherPS288FL · Medicare Hf

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christopher E Baird Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8022906445

PECOS Enrollment IDI20041117000178

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

112 services111 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

28 services28 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

17 services17 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Adventhealth Orlando

Acute Care Hospitals · Orlando, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100007

Location601 E Rollins StOrlando, FL 32803 · Orange County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Lake Wales

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Wales, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100099

Location410 S 11th StLake Wales, FL 33853 · Polk County

Emergency services

Adventhealth Heart Of Florida

Acute Care Hospitals · Davenport, FL

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number100137

Location40100 Hwy 27Davenport, FL 33837 · Polk County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33803 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$130.04 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$99.16 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

81.65

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Baird's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Baird is 1013912658. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2005.

Where is Christopher Baird located?

Christopher Baird practices at 1725 Clarendon Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803. The listed phone number is (863) 468-9285.

What is Christopher Baird's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Christopher Baird enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Baird is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Baird accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Christopher Baird as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Baird affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Baird is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, Adventhealth Lake Wales and Adventhealth Heart Of Florida.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Baird was last updated on August 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.