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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baum, Orthopedic Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Howard Baum, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He has been practicing for over 42 years. Dr. Baum completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Baum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baum’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baum’s office at (718) 238-2661.
Where did Dr. Baum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
What languages does Dr. Baum speak?
Dr. Baum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baum treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Baum diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Baum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
- Joint Disorder
- PVNS
- Villonodular Synovitis
- Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath
- Tenosynovial giant cell tumor
- Diffuse-type giant cell tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- M12211: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
- M12212: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left shoulder
- M12261: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right knee
- M12262: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left knee
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Knee Joint Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Internal Knee Derangement
- Knee Joint Problem
- Knee Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2391: Unspecified internal derangement of right knee
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Right Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Right rotator cuff rupture
- Right shoulder tendon tear
- Right shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
What procedures does Dr. Baum perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Baum performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Baum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Scope Surgery
- Shoulder Adhesiolysis
- Frozen Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Joint Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Subacromial Decompression
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Acromioplasty
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
- Shoulder Synovectomy (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Shoulder Joint Lining Removal
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for Synovium
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
- Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
- 29821: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; synovectomy, complete
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 29807: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; repair of SLAP lesion
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
- Endoscopy
- Knee Scope for Adhesions
- Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Knee scope with meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Cartilage shaving knee
- Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
- Knee abrasion arthroplasty
- Knee microfracture surgery
- Knee chondroplasty
- Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
- Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy
CPT Codes:
- 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
- 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
- 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture
- 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
- Endoscopy
- Knee Synovectomy
- Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
- Plica Resection
CPT Codes:
- 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Shoulder Tendon Release
- Shoulder Tenotomy
- Tendon Lengthening (Shoulder)
- Shoulder Tendon Cutting
- Rotator Cuff Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 23405: Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Knee Joint Manipulation
- Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
- Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)
CPT Codes:
- 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Baum accept my insurance?
Dr. Baum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 238-2661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baum accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Baum in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Baum's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Howard Baum an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Baum has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Baum, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Baum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063529287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baum
What is Dr. Howard Baum's specialty?
Dr. Baum is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Brooklyn, NY. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Baum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Howard Baum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baum is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Howard Baum accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Howard Baum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Baum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baum's office at (718) 238-2661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Baum?
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