Dr. Lawrence Baum, MD
4223 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027 • +1-264-555-8324
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2000)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1336375484 • CBSA 26420 • Urology
Operating out of Houston, TX (4223 Richmond Ave), Urology clinician Dr. Lawrence Baum, MD (accredited MD/DO training, 2000) maintains a upper-quartile active clinical volume (72.29th Houston percentile) (69.23th TX percentile; Z-score -0.06σ across 7,328 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 109 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Baum's longitudinal care intensity (9.2 billed units per patient across 793 individuals) centers on 99214 (1534 annual units) and 51798 ($35–$50 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Lawrence Baum in Houston (77027) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 4223 Richmond Ave (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 16-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.59/5 from 14 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 26 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2000), Dr. Baum coordinates 109 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 4223 Richmond Ave (+1-264-555-8324).
Compared against Houston, TX Urology peers
7,328 annual services across 793 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Urology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Urologic, BPH & Androgen Evaluation | 1,534 | 72.29th | $84 – $116 |
| 51798 | Ultrasound Measurement of Post-Void Residual Urine Capacity | 1,151 | 68.29th | $35 – $50 |
| 52000 | Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Lower Urinary Tract Inspection | 725 | 76.29th | $173 – $236 |
| 51741 | Complex Electronic Uroflowmetry Stream Calibration | 511 | 77.29th | $48 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Urologic & Prostate Diagnostic Consultation | 341 | 75.29th | $119 – $163 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (109 HCPCS billing breadth) | 3,066 | 72.29th | $76 – $110 |
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Dr. Lawrence Baum, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Baum National Provider Identifier | NPI #1336375484 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77027) |
| Dr. Baum Houston CMS Volume Rank | 72.29th Pct (7,328 CMS svcs; Z -0.056σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Urology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 16 min lobby wait | 14 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.59/5 Listening • 4.54/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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