Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Morris Baumgarten, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Duarte, CA

  • NPI 1477571834
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 19.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
931 Buena Vista St, Ste 505
Duarte, CA 910101712
(626) 357-9931
fax (626) 359-0739

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2010
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G43156
Medicaid
CA #00G431560

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477571834. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
975
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,632
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 315 146 $97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 109 91 $138
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 84 62 $7
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 79 59 $59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 75 18 $83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 62 62 $121
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 52 37 $47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 43 38 $183
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 32 25 $38
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 24 18 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Duarte Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$322
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $163.40
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $141.73
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $17.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$322

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,240
Patients
538
Total drug cost
$15,057
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 220 78 $2,816
Meloxicam Generic 201 85 $959
Ibuprofen Generic 184 99 $2,823
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 164 51 $1,998
Methylprednisolone Generic 128 90 $1,083
Tramadol Hcl Generic 113 65 $530
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 51 17 $1,659
Gabapentin Generic 40 11 $499
Cephalexin Generic 30 24 $375
Alprazolam Generic 21 0 $34

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Morris Baumgarten's medical specialty?
Dr. Morris Baumgarten practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Duarte, CA.
Where does Dr. Morris Baumgarten practice?
Dr. Morris Baumgarten practices at 931 Buena Vista St, Duarte, CA 910101712. Office phone: 6263579931.
What is Dr. Morris Baumgarten's NPI?
Dr. Morris Baumgarten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477571834, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Morris Baumgarten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Morris Baumgarten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Morris Baumgarten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.