Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baum, Internist in Fairfield, CT?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Baum?
Dr. David Baum, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Baum empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fairfield, CT community, Dr. Baum is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Baum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Baum board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Baum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baum speak?
Dr. Baum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Baum typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Lower Leg Cut
- Deep Cut on Right Lower Leg
- Tear on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81811D: Laceration without foreign body, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baum typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Baum may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Baum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Baum accept my insurance?
Dr. Baum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 571-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baum accept in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Baum in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
The Hartford Financial Services Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baum's office located?
Dr. David Baum's Primary Practice
1931 Black Rock Tpke
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 571-3000
What hospitals are Dr. Baum affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Baum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baum's NPI number?A 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 1437175486.
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. David Baum's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.