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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1336375484 M.D.
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Urology Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
99.2/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$5.0K
137 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lawrence Baum, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.2/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 3,835 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 99.2/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Lawrence Baum, M.D. sits
This provider among urology physician peers
Across the 4,623 urology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Lawrence Baum, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 95% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 87% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one urology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Lawrence Baum, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Lawrence Baum, M.D. 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).
What does the federal data show about Lawrence Baum, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,835 200% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.2/100 16.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.2/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) - 99.2/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Lawrence Baum, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4223 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX, 77027, with a listed phone of (713) 351-0644. NPI 1336375484 was issued on 06/03/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,835 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,032 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $796K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 99.2/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336375484 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/03/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.15
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Lawrence Baum, M.D. 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.
Houston Metro Urology
Sugar Land, TX
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 Lawrence Baum, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$5.0K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Lawrence Baum, M.D.. To verify Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,835
Total Claims
$796K
Total Drug Cost
1,032
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,704
- Total Day Supply
- 214,201
- Generic Drug Cost
- $117K
- Opioid Claims
- 31 (0.8% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 624
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.56
- Gender Split
- 17% female / 83% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 35, 65-74: 486, 75-84: 399, 85+: 112
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lawrence Baum, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
1,211 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
523 claims
- Myrbetriq 297
Myrbetriq
297 claims
- Solifenacin Succin… 167
Solifenacin Succinate
167 claims
- Levofloxacin 147
Levofloxacin
147 claims
- Alfuzosin Hcl Er 139
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
139 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 121
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
121 claims
- Gemtesa 111
Gemtesa
111 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 1,211 |
| Finasteride | 523 |
| Myrbetriq Mirabegron | 297 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 167 |
| Levofloxacin | 147 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl Er Alfuzosin Hcl | 139 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 121 |
| Gemtesa Vibegron | 111 |
| Cephalexin | 107 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 85 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Urology Physician Overview
How Lawrence Baum, M.D. fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s 3,835 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baum.
Dr. Scott Aarons
MD
Baytown, TX
Dr. Harrison Abrahams
MD
Arlington, TX
Dr. Sujeet Acharya
MD
Dallas, TX
Dr. Desmond Adamu
M.D.
McAllen, TX
Dr. Achankeng Afiadata
M.D.
Lubbock, TX
Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Urology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Lawrence Baum, M.D. specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Lawrence Baum, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lawrence Baum, M.D. wrote 3,835 Medicare Part D claims totaling $796K in drug costs for 1,032 beneficiaries.
What is Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Lawrence Baum, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.2/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Lawrence Baum, M.D. located? ▼
Lawrence Baum, M.D. is located at 4223 RICHMOND AVE, Houston, TX, 77027. Phone: (713) 351-0644.
What is Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336375484, issued on 06/03/2009.
Does Lawrence Baum, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lawrence Baum, M.D. had 31 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Lawrence Baum, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lawrence Baum, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Lawrence Baum, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,835 Part D claims and 1,032 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Lawrence Baum, M.D.'s NPI is 1336375484 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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