Quick answers
- Where does Ric Baxter see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Bethlehem, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Ric Baxter's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hospice/Palliative Care as the primary specialty, and also Family Practice.
- Does Ric Baxter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ric Baxter accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Ric Baxter?
- (610) 954-2200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Ric Baxter's NPI number?
- 1679683486. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Ric Baxter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 801 Ostrm StBethlehem, PA 18015 (610) 954‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ric Baxter as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Careprimary
- Family Practicealso
Find other Hospice/Palliative Care doctors in Pennsylvania →
Other palliative care doctors in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1978 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679683486 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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