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Dr. Laura Baum, MD
New Haven, CT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baum, Medical Oncologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Laura Baum, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT. Dr. Baum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baum’s office at (203) 200-4422.
What languages does Dr. Baum speak?
Dr. Baum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Baum typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Baum typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Baum may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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) 200-4422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baum accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Baum in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Baum's office located?
What 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 1780902056.
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. Laura Baum's specialty?
Dr. Baum is a Medical Oncologist near New Haven, CT.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Laura Baum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baum is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Hospital, Emerson Health, Greenwich Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Laura Baum accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Laura Baum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Baum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baum's office at (203) 200-4422 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Baum?
Please contact Dr. Baum's office at (203) 200-4422 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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