Quick answers
- Does Brandon J. Baird accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brandon J. 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 Brandon J. Baird see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 216 Original Medicare patients and 1,127 services for Brandon J. Baird. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brandon J. Baird's NPI number?
- 1518302454. 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 Brandon J. 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 | 216 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,127 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)242 services
- Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope (31579)236 services
- Injectable bulking agent for vocal cord medialization, 0.1 ml, includes shipping and necessary supplies (L8607)68 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)48 services
- Injection of vocal cord using an endoscope with mirror (31513)20 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes30%
- COPD28%
Hospitals where Brandon J. Baird works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brandon J. 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.
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Brandon J. Baird is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5841 S Maryland AveChicago, IL 60637 (773) 702‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brandon J. Baird as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Chicago1,712 clinicians in the group
- The University of Chicago Medical Center915 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Chicago
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518302454 |
| 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