Active NPI 1679775167 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher E Baker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Temple Terrace, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Baker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Temple Terrace, FL. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Baker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5901 E FOWLER AVE STE 100.

Dr. Baker maintains professional affiliations with Cora Health Services Inc, H2 Rehabilitation Services Of Florida Llc, Ability Health Services And Rehabilitation Lp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5901 E Fowler Ave Ste 100

Temple Terrace, FL 336172305

Telephone 8139789700

Fax 8135586497

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Musculoskeletal Institute Chartered Facility NPI 1386639920

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Temple Terrace, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

21 Yrs +3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.3 Yrs

State Avg: 27.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

61 Specialists

Practicing in Temple Terrace, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baker (21 Years) 21 Yrs

Temple Terrace Specialty Average (17.3 Years) 17.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,164	352	$6.00	$0.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	520	370	$366.81	$66.18
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	465	314	$177.76	$32.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	372	272	$640.00	$122.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	219	164	$460.00	$87.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	146	145	$850.00	$160.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	144	133	$290.00	$54.12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	131	108	$228.70	$43.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$570.00	$108.77
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	27	14	$2587.00	$505.64
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	19	19	$780.00	$136.51
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$7730.00	$1443.36
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	12	12	$990.00	$195.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,000	343	$6.00	$1.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	514	369	$363.83	$66.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	508	320	$178.21	$32.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	390	278	$640.00	$124.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	228	176	$460.00	$88.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	172	158	$290.00	$54.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	157	157	$850.00	$162.12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	122	104	$228.61	$44.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	43	43	$570.00	$110.62
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	27	25	$880.00	$144.36
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	26	18	$3591.23	$697.05
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	23	$7730.00	$1417.84
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	20	19	$1130.00	$202.60
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	16	16	$1120.00	$202.69
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	12	12	$3310.00	$245.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,002	331	$6.14	$1.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	495	347	$359.43	$69.64
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	421	264	$179.52	$33.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	402	277	$638.51	$126.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	179	128	$459.16	$89.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	151	138	$290.00	$56.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	139	139	$849.71	$168.71
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	130	107	$230.00	$45.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$568.93	$111.75
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	37	36	$1130.00	$208.43
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	32	32	$7730.00	$1521.62
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	27	25	$880.00	$151.66
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1400.00	$168.02
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$5680.00	$1026.60
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	15	15	$4860.00	$415.04
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$3310.00	$134.47
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$1120.00	$195.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,572	274	$10.00	$1.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	410	292	$347.32	$66.64
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	407	280	$168.89	$33.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	323	226	$600.00	$128.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	135	$430.00	$91.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	145	137	$270.00	$55.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	126	126	$840.00	$167.49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	93	76	$226.34	$42.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$550.00	$112.81
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	26	15	$5913.08	$1219.00
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	24	24	$1400.00	$177.29
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	22	22	$5680.00	$1081.72
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	21	21	$1130.00	$214.09
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	21	21	$4860.00	$433.60
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	20	20	$3310.00	$161.83
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	18	18	$880.00	$151.59
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	16	16	$7730.00	$1556.69
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	14	14	$1120.00	$218.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,420	232	$8.90	$1.46
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	353	238	$329.97	$68.23
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	332	194	$156.27	$32.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	304	208	$486.94	$107.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	112	$344.09	$74.43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	125	106	$206.24	$44.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	120	$475.75	$108.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	91	75	$169.89	$42.51
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	27	25	$754.07	$155.49
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	25	23	$1114.00	$216.03
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	11	$178.00	$37.72
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	23	23	$7716.96	$1554.86
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$316.11	$76.38
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	17	16	$3274.71	$217.09
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	16	16	$4822.50	$454.28
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$5626.88	$1013.50
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1400.00	$175.06
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$160.00	$30.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$665.00	$165.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,431	248	$5.00	$1.58
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	568	218	$80.00	$18.88
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	374	263	$170.70	$62.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	333	220	$271.47	$107.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	160	$280.00	$107.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	116	$190.00	$73.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	150	137	$119.20	$44.54
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	142	79	$100.70	$27.86
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	51	27	$540.00	$90.14
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	42	24	$1080.00	$139.63
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	25	25	$5510.00	$1114.28
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	25	25	$1400.00	$187.21
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	22	21	$7670.00	$1559.81
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	21	21	$4760.00	$460.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$420.00	$165.81
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	20	20	$3210.00	$208.18
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	19	19	$193.68	$73.97
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	17	12	$1090.00	$161.45
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	17	12	$270.00	$59.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$700.00	$139.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,380	227	$5.00	$1.79
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	648	206	$80.23	$14.33
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	327	233	$173.70	$63.39
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	296	34	$80.27	$26.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	272	203	$270.00	$106.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	153	$280.00	$107.68
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	135	60	$100.00	$19.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	91	$190.00	$71.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	116	109	$110.00	$43.02
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	109	23	$70.18	$21.63
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	48	22	$269.17	$49.63
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	42	14	$90.00	$33.64
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	42	21	$520.95	$77.98
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	41	20	$1032.20	$118.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	41	19	$90.00	$17.14
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	40	40	$700.00	$137.97
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	33	12	$80.00	$15.13
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	31	11	$90.00	$17.01
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	28	28	$1602.86	$184.89
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	27	27	$5510.00	$1124.29
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	26	11	$110.00	$19.43
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	24	23	$170.00	$83.08
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	24	24	$4760.00	$487.38
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$190.00	$74.40
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	19	19	$7670.00	$1535.19
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	13	13	$6480.00	$1290.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,260	206	$5.99	$1.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	680	197	$97.09	$14.18
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	324	21	$84.32	$26.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	286	205	$182.02	$63.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	240	181	$261.43	$105.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	101	$204.97	$71.81
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	109	101	$107.56	$42.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	101	101	$291.88	$107.54
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	101	14	$76.44	$22.26
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	90	41	$89.44	$17.72
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	75	23	$82.60	$14.55
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	57	26	$466.00	$71.29
76881 Complete ultrasound of joint of arm or leg	57	29	$295.26	$58.53
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	30	15	$742.53	$114.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	27	$594.48	$137.54
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	11	$105.33	$17.92
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	24	23	$7678.25	$1508.83
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$185.76	$73.85
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	17	17	$4776.76	$508.29
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$1712.35	$184.78
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	15	15	$5538.00	$1123.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-03-26

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License FL ME109029

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License FL ME109029

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

003792900 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

P01284418 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Florida Blue

14H09 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna

7802976 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ability Health Services And Rehabilitation Lp

1200 Lexington Green Ln, Sanford, FL 327711013

Cora Health Services Inc

1114 Bichara Blvd, The Villages, FL 321597716

Phone: 3525770832

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Iii Pl

2653 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 335449206

Phone: 8139789700

Ability Health Services, Inc

1200 Lexington Green Ln, Sanford, FL 327711013

H2 Rehabilitation Services Of Florida Llc

6280 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 337071429

Phone: 8006999395

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physical Therapist Assistant

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Breanna Alewine , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

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Physical Therapist Assistant

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 26, 2025

Registered at 5901 E FOWLER AVE STE 100, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 336172305 (Tel: 8139789700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2025

Registered at 5901 E FOWLER AVE STE 100, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 336172305 (Tel: 8139789700)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME109029 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active August 07, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2017

Registered at 13020 N TELECOM PKWY, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 336370925 (Tel: 8139789700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 07, 2017

Registered at 13020 N TELECOM PKWY, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 336370925 (Tel: 8139789700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 07, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BAKER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 07, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME109029 in FL)

✅

NPI Profile Active March 02, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 02, 2015

Registered at 13020 N TELECOM PKWY, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 336370925 (Tel: 8139789700)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address March 02, 2015

Registered at 13020 N TELECOM PKWY, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 336370925 (Tel: 8139789700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 02, 2015

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BAKER, MD

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 02, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #ME109029 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679775167

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 05, 2007

Last Update: March 26, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5901 E Fowler Ave Ste 100

Temple Terrace, FL 336172305

Phone: 8139789700

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