Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sanford Baim, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1841227311
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1725 W Harrison St Ste 250
Chicago, IL 606123861
(312) 942-6163
fax (312) 563-2096

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 13, 2023
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036-050354
Medicaid
FL #0028409-00

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841227311. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
278
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$23,108
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 118 43 $85
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 44 43 $102
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 38 38 $140
77081 Dxa bone density measurement of forearm, finger, hand, or foot 27 27 $10
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 21 15 $127
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 17 17 $10
77085 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine including spine fracture assessment 13 13 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in Chicago Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,230. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$34
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ardelyx, INC. 1 $33.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$34

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
155
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$1,301,530
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alendronate Sodium Generic 44 19 $556
Amiloride Hcl Generic 33 0 $320
Cinacalcet Hcl Generic 30 0 $1,409
Forteo (Teriparatide) Brand 19 0 $106,341
Ibandronate Sodium Generic 15 0 $541
Strensiq (Asfotase Alfa) Brand 14 0 $1,192,363

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sanford Baim's medical specialty?
Dr. Sanford Baim practices Rheumatology Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Sanford Baim practice?
Dr. Sanford Baim practices at 1725 W Harrison St Ste 250, Chicago, IL 606123861. Office phone: 3129426163.
What is Dr. Sanford Baim's NPI?
Dr. Sanford Baim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841227311, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sanford Baim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sanford Baim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sanford Baim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.