Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Baum, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Forest Hills, NY
- NPI 1679592083
- Accepts Medicare
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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11203 Queens Blvd, Suite 204
Forest Hills, NY 113757473
(718) 897-0516
fax (718) 897-0590
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 17, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #177455
- Medicaid
- NY #01391868
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679592083. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
102
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$19,131
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 30 | $144 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 33 | 33 | $193 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 17 | 17 | $90 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 12 | 12 | $454 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$545
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $375.00 | |
| Olympus America Inc. | 1 | $120.41 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $32.13 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $17.21 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
250
Patients
69
Total drug cost
$41,726
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 90 | 24 | $776 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 55 | 0 | $34,932 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 50 | 17 | $378 |
| Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $2,503 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 15 | 0 | $136 |
| Balsalazide Disodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $2,810 |
| Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $193 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Baum's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Baum practices Gastroenterology Physician in Forest Hills, NY.
Where does Dr. Joel Baum practice?
Dr. Joel Baum practices at 11203 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 113757473. Office phone: 7188970516.
What is Dr. Joel Baum's NPI?
Dr. Joel Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679592083, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Baum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Baum accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Baum commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.