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CHRISTOPHER WALLACE BAIRD M.D.
NPI 1417991993
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Boston, MA

Active since June 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 LONGWOOD AVE, FA-144, BOSTON, MA 02115(617) 355-7932(617) 730-0214 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher Wallace Baird M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER WALLACE BAIRD M.D. (NPI 1417991993) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (224398) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417991993
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER WALLACE BAIRDCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 LONGWOOD AVE, FA-144Boston, MA 02115-5724
Mailing Address300 Longwood Ave, Fa-144Boston, MA 02115-5724 · (617) 355-7932 · Fax (617) 730-0214
Phone(617) 355-7932
Fax(617) 730-0214
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2010
✔ NPI 1417991993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 224398✔ Licensed in NC · 2006-01140✔ Licensed in PA · MD417984
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgery · Pediatric SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0120X · License 224398 (MA), 2006-01140 (NC), MD417984 (PA)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, Boston, MA 02115
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Other Identifiers 5

Other143AENC · Bcbs
Medicare PIN2055378NC
MedicaidN00793SC
Medicare UPINI59236
Medicaid5904485NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Wallace Baird M.d. 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 ID4486659281
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101008000031
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Baird reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Chmc Cardiovascular Surgical Foundation Inc
Same address
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BADER 273
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073622544 (617) 355-7899

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02115 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JULIE ANN HANSEN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (857) 218-4309
MS. ANNA ROGLIERI
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000
STEPHEN G. FLYNN M.D.
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000
MRS. LAUREN ASHLEY SHARIS P.T., D.P.T
Physical Therapist
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-7216
MS. SOYUN KWAN LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-0567
PUJA BANKA M.D.
Pediatrics
300 LONGWOOD AVE, BADER 203
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6363
MR. COURTNEY SULLIVAN FRATTO CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 LONGWOOD AVE, HUNNEWELL BUILDING 322
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (857) 218-4085
DR. ELIZABETH S TAGLAUER M.D., PH.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
300 LONGWOOD AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
Suffolk County (617) 355-6000

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 1417991993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2006.

Where is Christopher Baird located?

Christopher Baird practices at 300 Longwood Ave Fa-144, Boston, MA 02115. The listed phone number is (617) 355-7932.

What is Christopher Baird's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

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 organization bills Medicare for Christopher Baird's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Baird reassigns Medicare benefits to Chmc Cardiovascular Surgical Foundation Inc (Boston, MA). The 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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Baird was last updated on May 28, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.