2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1205152105 M.D.
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RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
231
Medicare Part D claims · 184 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 231 claims across 184 beneficiaries .

What stands out: RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. filed 231 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/16/2010

NPI 1205152105

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

231 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1205152105. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 110 HOSPITAL DR, JEFFERSON CITY, TN, 37760, with a listed phone of (865) 471-2300. NPI 1205152105 was issued on 04/16/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAIRD most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 231 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 184 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

110 HOSPITAL DR
JEFFERSON CITY, TN 37760

Provider Details

NPI 1205152105
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/16/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

IMMH SCOTTSBORO LLC
SCOTTSBORO, AL
TENNESSEE RIVER PHYSICIANS, PLLC
CHATTANOOGA, TN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

231
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
184
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
235
Total Day Supply
1,793
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
44 (19.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 69, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
25
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
25
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
19
Prednisone
19
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
17
Azithromycin
16
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
12
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s 231 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BAIRD.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in JEFFERSON CITY, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. wrote 231 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 184 beneficiaries.
Where is RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. located?
RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. is located at 110 HOSPITAL DR, JEFFERSON CITY, TN, 37760. Phone: (865) 471-2300.
What is RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205152105, issued on 04/16/2010.
Does RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD BAIRD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 231 Part D claims and 184 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD BAIRD, M.D.'s NPI is 1205152105 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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