Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Howard B. Baum work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Howard B. Baum at 2 hospitals: St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc and St Mary's General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Howard B. Baum see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Howard B. Baum's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Howard B. Baum accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard B. Baum accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Howard B. Baum?
- (908) 273-4300, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Howard B. Baum's NPI number?
- 1558301176. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Howard B. Baum works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard B. Baum at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- St Joseph's University Medical Center IncPaterson, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 310019
- St Mary's General HospitalPassaic, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 310006
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard B. Baum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 273‑4300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard B. Baum as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Summit Medical Group PA1,212 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Berkeley Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley Heights, NJ — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1977 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558301176 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians