2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1760421978 MD
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JONATHAN BAUM, MD

Obstetrics Physician in FREEHOLD, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
35
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.8046/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$34.17
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JONATHAN BAUM, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FREEHOLD, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 35 claims across 13 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8046/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $34.17 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JONATHAN BAUM, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.8046 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 35 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JONATHAN BAUM, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JONATHAN BAUM, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/05/2006

NPI 1760421978

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

35 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

MIPS final score

75.8046/100 7.295400000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Obstetrics Physician share within New Jersey

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JONATHAN BAUM, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Obstetrics Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.8046/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 75.8046/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.8%
MIPS final score (Obstetrics Physician) — 75.8046/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JONATHAN BAUM, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in FREEHOLD, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1760421978. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JONATHAN BAUM, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3499 ROUTE 9 N, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728, with a listed phone of (732) 577-1199. NPI 1760421978 was issued on 06/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAUM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 35 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.8046/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6551, Cost 50.6935), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3499 ROUTE 9 N
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

Provider Details

NPI 1760421978
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/05/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.8046
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6551
Quality
50.6935
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JONATHAN BAUM, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC
HACKENSACK, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JONATHAN BAUM, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$34

Largest payer

Organon Llc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JONATHAN BAUM, MD — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 35 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

35
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
67
Total Day Supply
1,866
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$737

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How JONATHAN BAUM, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

JONATHAN BAUM, MD's 35 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BAUM.

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JONATHAN BAUM, MD's specialty?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in FREEHOLD, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does JONATHAN BAUM, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JONATHAN BAUM, MD wrote 35 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is JONATHAN BAUM, MD's Medicare quality score?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.8046/100 (Quality: 68.6551, Cost: 50.6935). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JONATHAN BAUM, MD located?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD is located at 3499 ROUTE 9 N, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728. Phone: (732) 577-1199.
What is JONATHAN BAUM, MD's NPI number?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760421978, issued on 06/05/2006.
Does JONATHAN BAUM, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD's prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JONATHAN BAUM, MD accept Medicare?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 35 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JONATHAN BAUM, MD's credentials?
JONATHAN BAUM, MD's NPI is 1760421978 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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