Summary

Dr. Howard Baum is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and brings nearly five decades of clinical expertise to his practice. Dr. Baum is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Baum practices at Kindred Hospital East New Jersey in Clifton, New Jersey. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions including hemorrhoids, colon polyps, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 49 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Dr. Howard Barry Baum

2 Brighton RdClifton, NJ 07012
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Howard Barry Baum, MDDr. Hon-Ming Eng, MDDr. Saad F. Habba, MDAga Nagorna
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.5 
4.4 
49 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Clifton , NJNew York , NYSummit , NJBROOKLYN , NY
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Howard Barry Baum

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Nationwide
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Howard Barry Baum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Howard Barry Baum has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1977.

NPI Number

Dr. Baum's NPI number is 1558301176.

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What languages does Dr. Howard Baum speak?
Dr. Howard Baum speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Baum affiliated with?
Dr. Howard Baum is affiliated with Kindred Hospital East New Jersey.

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