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

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Baird reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ridgewood Physician Services, LLC
21 mi
Hospitalist
40100 HIGHWAY 27
Davenport, FL 33837
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295216034 (863) 422-4971
Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC
48 mi
Internal Medicine
1839 CENTRAL AVE
St Petersburg, FL 33713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881647253 (727) 322-1054
South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC
2,335 mi
Hospitalist
800 W 5TH AVE
Spokane, WA 99204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 915 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275785107 (509) 458-5800

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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
Quality81.65
Promoting Interoperability78
Improvement Activities40

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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Baird's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Baird reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ridgewood Physician Services, LLC (Davenport, FL), Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC (St Petersburg, FL) and South Sound Inpatient Physicians PLLC (Spokane, WA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Baird's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Baird accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Insurance Company 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 14 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.