Joel Bauman, M.D.
NPI 1477633600 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Bauman, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1477633600).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477633600
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 58967 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 165 Cambridge St Fl 5Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA 02114-2759Phone: (617) 726-1422
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2020-11-16
- Certified
- 2020-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Bauman's NPI number?
- Joel Bauman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477633600, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Bauman's specialty?
- Joel Bauman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Bauman located?
- Joel Bauman's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655-0002.
- What is Joel Bauman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Bauman is (508) 334-8630.
- Does Joel Bauman accept Medicare?
- Joel Bauman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Bauman's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Bauman's NPI (1477633600) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.