Howard Baum, M.D.
NPI 1063529287 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Baum, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1063529287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063529287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 184624-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
316 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 183 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $104 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 43 | $112 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 68 | — |
| Diazepam | 29 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 23 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 23 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 | — |
| Gabapentin | 19 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-24
- Last updated
- 2011-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Baum's NPI number?
- Howard Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063529287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Baum's specialty?
- Howard Baum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Baum located?
- Howard Baum's practice location on file with NPPES is 476 Bay Ridge Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11209-2702.
- What is Howard Baum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Baum is (718) 238-2661.
- Does Howard Baum accept Medicare?
- Howard Baum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Baum's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Baum's NPI (1063529287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.