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DR. ERIC W BAUM M.D.
NPI 1285669077
Specialist in Gadsden, AL

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
101 CHERRY ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901(256) 543-2380(256) 543-2389 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Eric W Baum M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC W BAUM M.D. (NPI 1285669077) is an individual specialist in Gadsden, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (207N00000X) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285669077
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC W BAUMCredential: M.D.
Location Address101 CHERRY STGadsden, AL 35901-5234
Mailing Address101 Cherry StGadsden, AL 35901-5234 · (256) 543-2380 · Fax (256) 543-2389
Phone(256) 543-2380
Fax(256) 543-2389
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of MedicineGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1285669077 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 207N00000X
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
101 CHERRY ST, Gadsden, AL 35901
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified000010631AL · Provider #
Medicare UPINC71831AL
Other51010631AL · Provider # For Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. Eric W Baum M.d. 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 ID3971672445
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101117000929
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 8

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
221 services48 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.
128 services94 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
103 services68 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
83 services61 patients
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110
"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
22 services21 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
21 services20 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.

92.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.11
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

ERIC W BAUM MD PC
Specialist
101 CHERRY ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Etowah County (256) 543-2380
MISS HOLLY YATES VEZERTZIS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
101 CHERRY ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Etowah County (850) 233-3376

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 Eric Baum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Baum is 1285669077. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Eric Baum located?

Eric Baum practices at 101 Cherry St, Gadsden, AL 35901. The listed phone number is (256) 543-2380.

What is Eric Baum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Eric Baum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric 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 Eric Baum accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Eric 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Baum was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.