DR. LAURA VAN METRE BAUM MD
NPI 1780902056
Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology in Boston, MA

Active since May 12, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 BROOKLINE AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 632-4500(617) 632-5370 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: May 20, 2026, Aug 4, 2021, Jul 28, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Laura Van Metre Baum Md NPPES

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

DR. LAURA VAN METRE BAUM MD (NPI 1780902056) is an individual medical oncology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1024392) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780902056
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RX0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA VAN METRE BAUMCredential: MD
Location Address450 BROOKLINE AVEBoston, MA 02215-5450
Mailing Address450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215-5450 · (617) 632-4500 · Fax (617) 632-5370
Fax(617) 632-5370
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2026
NPI 1780902056 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Medical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RX0202X
License Licensed in MA · 1024392
Definition

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 267419 (NY)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · HematologyTaxonomy 207RH0000X · License 69240 (CT), 1024392 (MA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 69240 (CT), 1024392 (MA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License 69240 (CT)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, Boston, MA 02215

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Laura Jennifer Van Metre Md

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Laura Van Metre 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 ID8123327731
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211005003577, I20250707002379
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

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
80 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220086
Location330 Brookline AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02215 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
$189.86 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $47.46 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

73.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.84
Promoting Interoperability74
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.43

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.

Internal Medicine
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, D-1608
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, D1234
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, DANA 1234
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
450 BROOKLINE AVE, DANA 322 DEPT OF PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY
BOSTON, MA 02215

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780902056, enumerated as an "individual" on May 12, 2010.

The provider is located at 450 BROOKLINE AVE BOSTON, MA 02215 and the phone number is (617) 632-4500.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RX0202X and a focus in Medical Oncology.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Laura Baum is affiliated with: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER and BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.