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Gastroenterology

Laurence S. Bailen, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Newton, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Laurence S. Bailen, MD is a gastroenterologist at 2000 Washington St, Suite 368, Newton, MA 02462. Phone: (617) 969-1227. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laurence S. Bailen had 941 Original Medicare patients and 11,839 services. NPI 1922078930. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laurence S. Bailen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Laurence S. Bailen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laurence S. Bailen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Laurence S. Bailen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 941 Original Medicare patients and 11,839 services for Laurence S. Bailen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laurence S. Bailen's NPI number?
1922078930. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Laurence S. Bailen, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients941
Services billed to Medicare11,839
Different services or procedures67
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)423 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)238 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)157 services
  4. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)115 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)98 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Laurence S. Bailen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laurence S. Bailen at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Laurence S. Bailen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laurence S. Bailen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gastroenterology Healthcare Associates PC11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Newton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Healthcare Associates PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Dental Medicine
Graduation year1993 (33 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922078930
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians