LAURA V. BAUM MD – NPI #1780902056
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

LAURA BAUM is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780902056 to LAURA BAUM on May 12, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name LAURA JENNIFER VAN METRE. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology Please note, simply having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.

The NPI profile was last updated on May 20, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for LAURA BAUM below.

NPI Profile for
LAURA V. BAUM

NPI Number
1780902056
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAURA V. BAUM
Former Name: LAURA JENNIFER VAN METRE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
450 BROOKLINE AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215-5450
Phone: (617) 632-4500 Fax: (617) 632-5370
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 20, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 MA 1024392
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology		 CT 69240
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine		 CT 69240
207RH0000X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology		 CT 69240
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 NY 267419

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAURA BAUM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
      20 YORK ST
      NEW HAVEN, CT 06504

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