Howard Baum
NPI 1558301176 · Gastroenterology Physician · Clifton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Baum is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Clifton, NJ (NPI 1558301176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558301176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA04043600 (NJ)
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
544 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 195 | $138 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 45 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $97 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 41 | $9 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 40 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 209 | 86 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 156 | 151 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 109 | 43 |
| Famotidine | 49 | 15 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 42 | 41 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-13
- Certified
- 2026-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Baum's NPI number?
- Howard Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558301176, 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 Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Baum located?
- Howard Baum's practice location on file with NPPES is 6 Brighton Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012-1647.
- What is Howard Baum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Baum is (973) 777-7911.
- 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 (1558301176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.