Paul Baumgarten, D.P.M.
NPI 1962489534 · Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Baumgarten, D.P.M. is a Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1962489534).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962489534
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Podiatric Medicine PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N004870 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
1,053 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 424 | $72 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 348 | $42 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 179 | $73 |
| Trimming of Fingernails Or Toenails11719 | 64 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $84 |
| Simple Or Single Drainage of Skin Abscess10060 | 15 | $117 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 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
- 2005-12-27
- Last updated
- 2017-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Baumgarten's NPI number?
- Paul Baumgarten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962489534, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Baumgarten's specialty?
- Paul Baumgarten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Podiatric Medicine Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Paul Baumgarten located?
- Paul Baumgarten's practice location on file with NPPES is 123 Saratoga Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302-4181.
- What is Paul Baumgarten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Baumgarten is (518) 346-6000.
- Does Paul Baumgarten accept Medicare?
- Paul Baumgarten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Baumgarten's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Baumgarten's NPI (1962489534) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.