Bruce Baird, M.D.
NPI 1609859966 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Watertown, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Baird, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Watertown, NY (NPI 1609859966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609859966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 229949 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
533 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 95 | $80 |
| X-Ray Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 6 Views72114 | 41 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $148 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 31 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 282 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 68 | 60 |
| Meloxicam | 61 | 31 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 22 | — |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 21 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-21
- Last updated
- 2007-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Baird's NPI number?
- Bruce Baird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609859966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Baird's specialty?
- Bruce Baird is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Baird located?
- Bruce Baird's practice location on file with NPPES is 1571 Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601-9304.
- What is Bruce Baird's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Baird is (315) 782-1650.
- Does Bruce Baird accept Medicare?
- Bruce Baird is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Baird's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Baird's NPI (1609859966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.