Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Baird, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Watertown, NY

  • NPI 1609859966
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1571 Washington St, Suite 201
Watertown, NY 136019304
(315) 782-1650
fax (315) 788-8547

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 11, 2007
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #229949
Medicaid
NY #02511411

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609859966. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,497
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,025
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 425 49 $26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 268 237 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 252 218 $123
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 188 149 $73
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 186 94 $128
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 182 33 $21
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 168 70 $1
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 133 54 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 82 82 $161
72114 X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views 65 65 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Watertown Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. 1 $59.34
Fidia Pharma USA INC. 1 $15.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$75

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
489
Patients
197
Total drug cost
$12,926
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 306 92 $3,536
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 65 55 $179
Meloxicam Generic 58 22 $172
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 17 0 $307
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 17 16 $8,537
Celecoxib Generic 13 0 $157
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 12 $39

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bruce Baird's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Baird practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Watertown, NY.
Where does Dr. Bruce Baird practice?
Dr. Bruce Baird practices at 1571 Washington St, Watertown, NY 136019304. Office phone: 3157821650.
What is Dr. Bruce Baird's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Baird's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609859966, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Baird accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Baird accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Baird commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.