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TARA LYNN BAUM MD
NPI 1275710477
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Galesburg, IL

Active since January 30, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
834 N SEMINARY STREET, SUITE 402, GALESBURG, IL 61401(309) 343-5117(309) 343-0029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Tara Lynn Baum Md NPPES

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

TARA LYNN BAUM MD (NPI 1275710477) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Galesburg, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036125991) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275710477
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA LYNN BAUMCredential: MD
Location Address834 N SEMINARY STREET, SUITE 402Galesburg, IL 61401-0500
Mailing Address834 N Seminary Street, Suite 402Galesburg, IL 61401-0500 · (309) 343-5117 · Fax (309) 343-0029
Phone(309) 343-5117
Fax(309) 343-0029
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2010
✔ NPI 1275710477 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036125991
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
834 N SEMINARY STREET, Galesburg, IL 61401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Tara Lynn Baum Md 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 ID4284823428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190813001059
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi Health St. Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincoln, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280020
Location555 South 70th StLincoln, NE 68510 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.46 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
89%137 patients4/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
97%447 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
22%86 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%1,225 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
98%1,019 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…
48%264 patients3/55-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.
100%76 patients5/55-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.
48%1,261 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
36%555 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
4%585 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 380 patients
Patients tobacco: 14% · 22 patients
84%380 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Caries Prevention Intervention as Offered by Primary Care Providers, including Dentists
Percentage of children, age 0-20 years, who received a fluoride varnish application during the measurement period
5%41 patients
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…
100%1,261 patients5/55-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…
33%1,261 patients2/55-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.
18%1,261 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MICHAEL A SCHERER DPM
Podiatrist
834 N SEMINARY STREET, STE 406
GALESBURG, IL 61401
Knox County (309) 341-1300

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tara Baum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Baum is 1275710477. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2008.

Where is Tara Baum located?

Tara Baum practices at 834 N Seminary Street Suite 402, Galesburg, IL 61401. The listed phone number is (309) 343-5117.

What is Tara Baum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Tara Baum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara Baum is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Tara Baum accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Tara Baum as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tara Baum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Baum is affiliated with Chi Health St. Elizabeth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Baum was last updated on July 20, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.