Dr Christopher Ernest Baird, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in St. Petersburg, FL

Dr Christopher Ernest Baird, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in St. Petersburg, Florida. He went to Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Health First Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 1839 Central Ave9, St. Petersburg, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 322-1054.

Dr Christopher Ernest Baird is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME73365) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013912658.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Ernest Baird, MD
1839 Central Ave9,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713-8900
(727) 322-1054
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Ernest Baird
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience30 Years
Location1839 Central Ave9, St. Petersburg, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Ernest Baird attended and graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013912658
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/08/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022906445
  • Enrollment ID: I20041117000178

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Ernest Baird such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013912658NPI-NPPES
PS288OtherFLMEDICARE HF
41527OtherFLBCBS
271020000MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine ME-73365 (Florida)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist ME73365 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Holmes Regional Medical CenterMelbourne, FLHospital
Cape Canaveral HospitalCocoa beach, FLHospital
Viera HospitalMelbourne, FLHospital
Palm Bay HospitalPalm bay, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Health First Medical Group Llc7416100672689

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Ernest Baird allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHealth First Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750626495
PECOS PAC ID: 7416100672
Enrollment ID: O20130122000135

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Ernest Baird is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Ernest Baird, MD
1839 Central Ave9,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713-8900

Ph: (727) 322-1054
Dr Christopher Ernest Baird, MD
1839 Central Ave9,
St. Petersburg, FL 33713-8900

Ph: (727) 322-1054

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Practice Location: 1839 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: 727-322-1054    Fax: 727-821-7213

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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