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JOEL ASHER BAUM MD
NPI 1679592083
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Forest Hills, NY

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 204, FOREST HILLS, NY 11375(718) 897-0516(718) 897-0590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Joel Asher Baum Md NPPES

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

JOEL ASHER BAUM MD (NPI 1679592083) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Forest Hills, New York, licensed in New York (177455) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian/queens, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679592083
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameJOEL ASHER BAUMCredential: MD
Location Address11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 204Forest Hills, NY 11375-7473
Mailing Address11203 Queens Blvd, Suite 204Forest Hills, NY 11375-7473 · (718) 897-0516 · Fax (718) 897-0590
Phone(718) 897-0516
Fax(718) 897-0590
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 2010
✔ NPI 1679592083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 177455
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
11203 QUEENS BLVD, Forest Hills, NY 11375
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid01391868NY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified34485NY
Medicare PIN02711CNY
Medicare UPINE58567NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joel Asher 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 ID7416138656
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110222000577
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
57 services44 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
31 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
30 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

New York-Presbyterian/Queens

Acute Care Hospitals · Flushing, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330055
Location56-45 Main StreetFlushing, NY 11355 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Elmhurst Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Elmhurst, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330128
Location79-01 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11375 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
$153.13 typical visit price
range $67.00 – $201.98
Typical copayment $38.28 (range $16.75 – $50.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$116.96 typical visit price
range $21.62 – $163.52
Typical copayment $29.24 (range $5.40 – $40.88)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
92%63 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Photodocumentation of Cecal Intubation
The rate of screening and surveillance colonoscopies for which photodocumentation of landmarks of cecal intubation is performed to establish a complete examination
100%37 patients
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…
100%81 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 20

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

DR. DANIEL HORACIO WASSERMAN
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 207
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 544-7077
DR. GARY MARTIN KOLINSKY D.D.S.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 202
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 275-5700
DR. ROBERT L KRAFT MD
Plastic Surgery (Surgery of the Hand)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 205
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 263-6868
MARIA L MACDONALD DMD
Dentist (Pediatric Dentistry)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 203
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 793-2400
PINNACLE ENDOSCOPY PC
Clinic/Center (Endoscopy)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 207
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 544-7077
NEW YORK ANESTHESIOLOGY PROVIDER PC
Anesthesiology
11203 QUEENS BLVD
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 263-6083
DR. SIDNEY A ROSMAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 207
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 544-7077
SUMMIT ENDOSCOPY P.C.
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
11203 QUEENS BLVD, SUITE 207
FOREST HILLS, NY 11375
Queens County (718) 971-5430

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 Joel Baum's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Baum is 1679592083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Joel Baum located?

Joel Baum practices at 11203 Queens Blvd Suite 204, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The listed phone number is (718) 897-0516.

What is Joel Baum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Joel Baum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel 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.

Is Joel Baum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joel Baum is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian/Queens and Elmhurst Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joel Baum was last updated on August 17, 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.