Donald Baird, MD
NPI 1972554301 · Family Medicine Physician · Ferndale, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Baird, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ferndale, CA (NPI 1972554301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972554301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G32307 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 85 | $10 |
| Urinalysis Using Microscope81015 | 30 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 266 | 62 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 189 | 42 |
| Metformin Hcl | 163 | 37 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 160 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 145 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 140 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2026-01-02
- Certified
- 2026-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Baird's NPI number?
- Donald Baird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972554301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Baird's specialty?
- Donald Baird is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Baird located?
- Donald Baird's practice location on file with NPPES is 638 Main Street, Ferndale, CA 95536.
- What is Donald Baird's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Baird is (707) 786-4028.
- Does Donald Baird accept Medicare?
- Donald Baird is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Baird's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Baird's NPI (1972554301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.