MICHAEL JOHN BAX MD
NPI 1740589274
Dermatology in Buffalo, NY

Q: What is Michael Bax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Bax is 1740589274. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2011.

Q: What is Michael Bax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Bax was last updated on November 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 23, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

43.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300(716) 845-5899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Michael John Bax Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL JOHN BAX MD (NPI 1740589274) is an individual dermatology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (265705) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740589274

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameMICHAEL JOHN BAXCredential: MD

Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263-0001

Mailing AddressElm And Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · (716) 845-2300 · Fax (716) 845-5899

Phone(716) 845-2300

Fax(716) 845-5899

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023

NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1740589274 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 265705

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Also ListedDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryTaxonomy 207ND0101X · License 265705 (NY)

ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

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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

Michael John Bax 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 ID42520520

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160708000155

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.

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 17311

This procedure involves the careful removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to study its characteristics and determine the nature of the growth.

121 services92 patients

Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm 13132

This procedure involves the complex repair of a wound in areas like the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, hands, or feet. The wound size ranges from 2.6-7.5 cm. The process includes cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound for proper healing.

49 services47 patients

Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 11602

This procedure involves the surgical removal of a cancerous skin growth on the body, arms, or legs. The growth is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The goal is to eliminate cancer cells and prevent them from spreading to other parts of the body.

37 services32 patients

Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 13121

This is a procedure to repair a complex wound on your scalp, arm, or leg that is 2.6-7.5 cm long. It involves cleaning, removing damaged tissue, and stitching the wound to promote healing. It's performed under local or general anesthesia.

31 services29 patients

Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 17262

This procedure involves removing a cancerous skin growth on the trunk, arms, or legs that is between 1.1 and 2.0 cm in size. The growth is destroyed using methods like surgery, laser, or freezing, aiming to eliminate cancer and prevent its spread.

27 services19 patients

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 17312

This procedure involves the careful removal of abnormal growths from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissues, divided into 1-5 blocks, are then examined under a microscope to identify any irregularities. The process may be carried out in multiple stages for thorough examination.

22 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14263 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

$84.93 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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.

43.64/100

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

Individually scored

Quality

19.62

Improvement Activities

Cost

55.98

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

53%1,102 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

100%484 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.

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

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