GEORGE H BAUMCHEN PA
NPI 1205890431
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Durango, CO

Q: What is George Baumchen's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Baumchen is 1205890431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2006.

Q: What is George Baumchen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Baumchen was last updated on August 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since April 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

88.22/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 MERCADO ST STE 202, DURANGO, CO 81301(970) 764-9400(970) 764-9449 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2024, May 20, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About George H Baumchen Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GEORGE H BAUMCHEN PA (NPI 1205890431) is an individual surgical provider in Durango, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (PA.0001570) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Durango, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205890431

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X

Provider Legal NameGEORGE H BAUMCHENCredential: PA

Location Address1 MERCADO ST STE 202Durango, CO 81301-7307

Mailing AddressPo Box 800022Kansas City, MO 64180-0022 · (800) 953-0104 · Fax (303) 765-6670

Phone(970) 764-9400

Fax(970) 764-9449

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateApril 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1205890431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363AS0400X

License✔ Licensed in CO · PA.0001570

Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License 1570 (CO)

1 MERCADO ST STE 202, Durango, CO 81301

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Mercado St Ste 200Durango, CO 81301-7308 · Phone (970) 382-9500 · Fax (970) 375-0007

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include University of Utah Health Plans.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

George H Baumchen Pa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6608897939

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051214000107

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

173 services36 patients

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

164 services31 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

103 services58 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

103 services87 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

64 services54 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

55 services55 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

88.22/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

88.96

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

96%371 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

79%482 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

92%425 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

55%827 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

82%827 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

13%827 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

53%827 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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