Quick answers
- Does Richard T. Baird accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard T. Baird accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Richard T. Baird see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 248 Original Medicare patients and 291 services for Richard T. Baird. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard T. Baird's NPI number?
- 1205152105. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Richard T. Baird, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 248 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 291 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)124 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)112 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)18 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety47%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Richard T. Baird works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard T. Baird at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Erlanger Bledsoe HospitalPikeville, TN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 441306
- Highlands Medical CenterScottsboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010061
- Unity Medical CenterManchester, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440007
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard T. Baird is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 380 Woods Cove RdScottsboro, AL 35768 (240) 686‑2300
- 975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 (423) 778‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard T. Baird as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tennessee River Physicians, PLLC66 clinicians in the group
- Immh Scottsboro LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Scottsboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsboro, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tennessee River Physicians, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205152105 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians