Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Curtis Baum, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Topeka, KS

  • NPI 1861401390
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
720 Sw Lane St
Topeka, KS 666061539
(785) 270-4800
Additional location
1500 Sw 10Th Ave
Topeka, KS 666041301
(785) 354-6000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2026
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kansas #04-20536

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861401390. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,012
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$140,682
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 206 206 $232
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 147 144 $90
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 116 116 $172
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 115 114 $93
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 72 47 $45
43249 Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 61 42 $127
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 58 58 $151
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 57 57 $171
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 54 54 $172
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 41 28 $74

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Topeka Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$62
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $62.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$62

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
870
Patients
550
Total drug cost
$123,434
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 257 252 $4,281
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 239 72 $3,039
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 92 92 $7,224
Omeprazole Generic 79 21 $1,884
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 53 52 $903
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 38 38 $867
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 18 0 $724
Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) Brand 17 0 $2,314
Mesalamine Generic 17 0 $9,685
Balsalazide Disodium Generic 14 0 $2,251

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Curtis Baum's medical specialty?
Dr. Curtis Baum practices Gastroenterology Physician in Topeka, KS.
Where does Dr. Curtis Baum practice?
Dr. Curtis Baum practices at 720 Sw Lane St, Topeka, KS 666061539. Office phone: 7852704800.
What is Dr. Curtis Baum's NPI?
Dr. Curtis Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861401390, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Curtis Baum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Curtis Baum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Curtis Baum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (HCPCS G0105). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.