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Active NPI 1689662140 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael D Baum , MD

Ophthalmology • Silver Spring, MD

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Baum, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Silver Spring, MD. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1973, Dr. Baum delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8830 CAMERON CT.

Dr. Baum is affiliated with Washington National Eye Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8830 Cameron Ct
105

Silver Spring, MD 209104114

Telephone 3015871800
Fax 3015871804
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Silver Spring, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
53 Yrs +23.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 29.9 Yrs
State Avg: 28.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Silver Spring, MD (624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Baum (53 Years) 53 Yrs
Silver Spring Specialty Average (29.9 Years) 29.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
255 181 $130.00 $99.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
83 79 $185.00 $141.26
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
45 45 $185.00 $135.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
42 40 $57.00 $26.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
34 33 $87.00 $35.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
24 24 $226.00 $183.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
13 12 $95.00 $50.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
12 12 $226.00 $165.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MD D21236

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Washington National Eye Center

110 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 200103017

Phone: 2028775329

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 22, 2010

Registered at 8830 CAMERON CT, 105, SILVER SPRING, MD 209104114 (Tel: 3015871800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 22, 2010

Registered at 8830 CAMERON CT, 105, SILVER SPRING, MD 209104114 (Tel: 3015871800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 22, 2010

Recorded as MICHAEL BAUM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 22, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #D21236 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689662140
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 10, 2005
Last Update: February 22, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

8830 Cameron Ct, 105

Silver Spring, MD 209104114

Phone: 3015871800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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