Morris Baumgarten, MD
NPI 1477571834 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Duarte, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Morris Baumgarten, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Duarte, CA (NPI 1477571834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477571834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G43156 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
917 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 375 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $130 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 85 | $53 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 74 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 58 | $114 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 276 | 96 |
| Ibuprofen | 235 | 122 |
| Meloxicam | 202 | 87 |
| Methylprednisolone | 202 | 132 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 164 | 77 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 131 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$322 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2010-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Morris Baumgarten's NPI number?
- Morris Baumgarten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477571834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Morris Baumgarten's specialty?
- Morris Baumgarten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Morris Baumgarten located?
- Morris Baumgarten's practice location on file with NPPES is 931 Buena Vista St, Duarte, CA 91010-1712.
- What is Morris Baumgarten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Morris Baumgarten is (626) 357-9931.
- Does Morris Baumgarten accept Medicare?
- Morris Baumgarten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Morris Baumgarten's NPI active?
- Yes — Morris Baumgarten's NPI (1477571834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.