2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1568689594 M.D.
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MAXINE BAUM, M.D.

Allergy Physician in LOS ANGELES, California. 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
178
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.2K
42 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MAXINE BAUM, M.D. is a Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOS ANGELES, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 178 claims across 37 beneficiaries — 31% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.2K across 42 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MAXINE BAUM, M.D. filed 178 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LOS ANGELES, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MAXINE BAUM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MAXINE BAUM, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2007

NPI 1568689594

Primary specialty

Allergy Physician

Niche

1,019 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

178 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

Specialty distribution in California

How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Allergy Physician share within California

1. Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

MAXINE BAUM, M.D. is a Allergy Physician provider practicing in LOS ANGELES, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568689594. 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.

MAXINE BAUM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8631 W 3RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048, with a listed phone of (310) 657-4600. NPI 1568689594 was issued on 04/19/2007. 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 178 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K 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.

Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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

8631 W 3RD ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048

Provider Details

NPI 1568689594
Specialty Allergy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/19/2007

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 MAXINE BAUM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.2K

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, 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.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MAXINE BAUM, M.D.. To verify MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MAXINE BAUM, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 178 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.

178
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
239
Total Day Supply
6,609
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$30K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
42
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
23
Azelastine Hcl
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Allergy Physician Overview

How MAXINE BAUM, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s 178 claims are below the specialty average of 755.

Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s specialty?
MAXINE BAUM, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in LOS ANGELES, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MAXINE BAUM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MAXINE BAUM, M.D. wrote 178 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is MAXINE BAUM, M.D. located?
MAXINE BAUM, M.D. is located at 8631 W 3RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90048. Phone: (310) 657-4600.
What is MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s NPI number?
MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568689594, issued on 04/19/2007.
Does MAXINE BAUM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $30K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MAXINE BAUM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MAXINE BAUM, M.D. accept Medicare?
MAXINE BAUM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 178 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s credentials?
MAXINE BAUM, M.D.'s NPI is 1568689594 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

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.
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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