Richard Baum, MD
NPI 1891838983 · Urology Physician · Midland Park, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Baum, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Midland Park, NJ (NPI 1891838983).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891838983
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 049805 (NJ)
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
13,382 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 | 2,955 | $141 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 2,743 | $4 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 1,200 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 948 | $9 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 929 | $18 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 529 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Finasteride | 1,341 | 412 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,199 | 351 |
| Silodosin | 294 | 99 |
| Dutasteride | 181 | 45 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 175 | 104 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 169 | 38 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 122 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 across 2 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
- 2007-02-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Baum's NPI number?
- Richard Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891838983, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Baum's specialty?
- Richard Baum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Baum located?
- Richard Baum's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park, NJ 07432.
- What is Richard Baum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Baum is (201) 444-7070.
- Does Richard Baum accept Medicare?
- Richard Baum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Baum's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Baum's NPI (1891838983) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.