GEOFFREY S. BAER MD
NPI 1295939601
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Madison, WI
NPI Status: Active since June 12, 2007
Contact Information
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI
ZIP 53792
Phone: (608) 263-7540
Fax: (608) 265-6526
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 26
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About GEOFFREY BAER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Geoffrey Baer, a provider established in Madison, Wisconsin with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in sports medicine and more than 26 years of experience. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2000. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295939601 assigned on June 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0005X with license number 50482 (WI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1295939601
- Provider Name
- GEOFFREY S. BAER MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 600 HIGHLAND AVE MADISON, WI 53792
- Location Phone
- (608) 263-7540
- Location Fax
- (608) 265-6526
- Mailing Address
- 7974 UW HEALTH CT MIDDLETON, WI 53562
- Medical School Name
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation Year
- 2000
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-12-2007
- Last Update Date
- 01-27-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207XX0005X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 50482
- License State
- WI
- Taxonomy Description
- An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- HMO Bronze $0 Medical Deductible - HMO
- HMO Bronze 10000 - HMO
- HMO Bronze 7500 - HMO
- HMO Catastrophic 10600 with 3 free PCP visits - HMO
- HMO Gold 2000 - HMO
- HMO Gold 2700 - HMO
- HMO HDHP Silver 5900 - HMO
- HMO Silver 6000 - HMO
- HMO Silver 6600 - HMO
- POS Bronze 7500 - POS
- POS Bronze 8500 - POS
- POS Silver 6000 - POS
- Better Together HMO Bronze 6500 Ded/8750 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Bronze 7500 Ded/10000 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Bronze No Medical Ded/10600 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Gold 1500 Ded/8000 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Better Together HMO Gold 2000 Ded/8200 MOOP - HMO
- Better Together HMO Gold 4000 Ded/4000 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Platinum 750 Ded/2000 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Better Together HMO Platinum No Ded/3300 MOOP - HMO
- Better Together HMO Platinum No Ded/5200 MOOP - HMO
- Better Together HMO Silver 5500 Ded/8500 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Better Together HMO Silver 5975 Ded/5975 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Better Together HMO Silver 6000 Ded/8900 MOOP - HMO
- Partners HMO Bronze 10600 Ded/10600 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Partners HMO Bronze 6000 Ded/10600 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Partners HMO Bronze 7500 Ded/10000 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Partners HMO Gold 1500 Ded/8000 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Partners HMO Gold 2000 Ded/8200 MOOP - HMO
- Partners HMO Gold 4000 Ded/4000 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Partners HMO Silver 5500 Ded/8500 MOOP with Vision - HMO
- Partners HMO Silver 5975 Ded/5975 MOOP HSA - HMO
- Oak $1,300 Gold - PPO
- Oak $2,000 Standard Gold - PPO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE $10,150 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD $4,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $8,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER $9,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ GUNDERSEN PERFORMANCE SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING - HMO
- QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/GUNDERSEN BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED - HMO
- Enrich $2,000 - 25% - HMO
- Enrich $3,500 - 30% - HMO
- Enrich $4,000 - 50% - HMO
- Enrich $5,000 HDHP - HMO
- Enrich $6,000 - 40% - HMO
- Enrich $7,500 - HMO
- Enrich $7,500 HDHP - HMO
- Enrich $9,500 - HMO
- Enrich Protection - HMO
- Premier $2,000 - 25% - HMO
- Premier $3,500 - 30% - HMO
- Premier $4,000 - 50% - HMO
- Premier $5,000 HDHP - HMO
- Premier $6,000 - 40% - HMO
- Premier $7,500 - HMO
- Premier $7,500 HDHP - HMO
- Enrich $1,500 - 30% - HMO
- Enrich $2,500 - 20% Copay - HMO
- Enrich $3,400 - 30% HDHP - HMO
- Enrich $3,500 HDHP - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Geoffrey Baer is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Geoffrey Baer is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 9133229446
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20070714000242
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)
Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair)
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 22 times for 15 patientsThis procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
This service was performed 29 times for 20 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 27 times for 21 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 28 times for 21 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 18 times for 18 patientsLower limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to examine and repair issues in your leg joints. It involves making small incisions through which a tiny camera and instruments are inserted. This technique can help diagnose and treat various joint problems with less pain and quicker recovery time.
This service was performed for 23 patientsUpper limb arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to examine and treat issues within your arm's joints. A small camera, called an arthroscope, is inserted through a tiny incision, providing a clear view of the joint. This method often results in less pain and faster recovery compared to open surgery.
This service was performed for 19 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Geoffrey Baer is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER | 202 S PARK ST MADISON, WI 53715 | (608) 417-6000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITY | 600 HIGHLAND AVENUE MADISON, WI 53792 | (608) 263-6400 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1295939601, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295939601, enumerated as an "individual" on June 12, 2007.
The provider is located at 600 HIGHLAND AVE MADISON, WI 53792 and the phone number is (608) 263-7540.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0005X and a focus in Sports Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Aspirus Health Plan, Group Health Cooperative-SCW,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Geoffrey Baer is affiliated with: UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER and UNIVERSITY OF WI HOSPITALS & CLINICS AUTHORITY.
