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Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD

(Dr. Robert Carl Baird III, M.D.)

(2542 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: hip problems, revision surgery, partial knee replacement, and more.

1720 Springhill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36608

(251) 476-5050

Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD is an orthopedist in Mobile, AL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Group, P.C. and THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC.

Office Locations

The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.

1720 Springhill Avenue
Mobile, AL 36608

(251) 476-5050

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6144 Airport Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36608

(251) 476-5050

(251) 450-2770

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Some issues Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

musculoskeletal imaging

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD performed more knee X-ray, musculoskeletal imaging, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

scanogram

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and scanogram (bone length study) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	253
doctor visit	767
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	216
hospital care	56
injections	272
inpatient care	56
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	58
musculoskeletal imaging	417
reconstructive surgery	47
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	475

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	277
doctor visit	761
hip imaging	230
hospital care	53
injections	293
inpatient care	53
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
musculoskeletal imaging	482
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	44
spinal procedures	71
X-rays	590

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	56
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	294
doctor visit	795
hip imaging	225
hospital care	110
injections	313
inpatient care	110
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	60
musculoskeletal imaging	505
pelvic imaging	41
reconstructive surgery	60
spinal procedures	105
X-rays	658

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	63
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	356
doctor visit	861
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	269
hospital care	33
injections	373
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	55
lower extremity surgery	69
musculoskeletal imaging	567
pain management	17
pelvic imaging	71
reconstructive surgery	55
spinal procedures	110
X-rays	769

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	738

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	500
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	156
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2016 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	403
doctor visit	1026
hospital care	48
injections	419
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	65
lower extremity surgery	65
musculoskeletal imaging	371
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	65
spinal procedures	74
X-rays	421

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	86
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2017 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	386
doctor visit	828
hospital care	20
injections	399
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	78
lower extremity surgery	78
musculoskeletal imaging	385
pain management	13
pelvic imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	78
spinal procedures	56
X-rays	410

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	63
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	440
doctor visit	890
hospital care	16
injections	440
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	76
musculoskeletal imaging	402
pelvic imaging	52
reconstructive surgery	76
spinal procedures	77
X-rays	471

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	65
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	343
doctor visit	951
hospital care	38
injections	343
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	140
lower extremity surgery	140
musculoskeletal imaging	524
pelvic imaging	47
reconstructive surgery	140
spinal procedures	83
X-rays	558

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	551
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	73
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	287
doctor visit	729
hospital care	15
injections	287
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	96
lower extremity surgery	96
musculoskeletal imaging	367
pelvic imaging	30
reconstructive surgery	96
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	403

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	48
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	354
doctor visit	743
injections	354
joint surgery	92
lower extremity surgery	92
musculoskeletal imaging	412
pelvic imaging	27
reconstructive surgery	92
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	430

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	53
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	297
doctor visit	728
injections	297
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	76
musculoskeletal imaging	411
pelvic imaging	56
reconstructive surgery	76
spinal procedures	73
X-rays	477

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	60
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Mobile, AL were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	335
doctor visit	825
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	235
hospital care	43
injections	344
inpatient care	43
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	77
musculoskeletal imaging	440
pain management	15
pelvic imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	75
spinal procedures	72
X-rays	514

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	476
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	173
85 and over	65
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	251

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2002. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (2002)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.

THE ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP PC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 2542 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mobile, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert C. Baird III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,702 Oxford $1,439	Persona $229	Biomet Knee Blades $22	EBI Bone Healing System $12
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$670 Knee $351	Ortho-Knee $125	ATTUNE $88	Velys $42	ORTHOVISC $24	Other $41
Stryker Corporation	$176 CHARLOTTE $87	PRO-DENSE $45	AUGMENT INJECTABLE $23	ACTISHIELD $21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$161 Xofigo $161
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$107 PRO-STIM $87	AUGMENT $21
Other	$124 ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $25	ZORVOLEX $22	SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix $18	Velys $13	EUFLEXXA $13	Other $33

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,734
Travel and Lodging	$1,149
Education	$58

Biography

Dr. Robert Baird is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include knee problems, revision surgery, and partial knee replacement. He attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Dr. Baird's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).

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