Cristian Rafael Baeza, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Cristian Rafael Baeza is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cristian Rafael Baeza, MD runs an independent thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Cleveland, OH. He has been in practice for 31+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2015dNPPES updated 2020-11-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.48/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
247
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
29
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
55
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$96.1k received from industry
158 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cristian Rafael Baeza's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 16, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
1110 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1623
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Cristian Rafael Baeza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cristian Rafael Baeza for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Cleveland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cristian Rafael Baeza
NPI records show Dr. Baeza as active with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 844-4004.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Cristian Rafael Baeza
Practice Location
11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-1716
Mailing Address
1110 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1623
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