Physician Profile
Laurence S. Bailen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bailen
Based in Newton, MA, Laurence S. Bailen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Laurence graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1993. Laurence is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Laurence cared for 1,288 Medicare patients across 1,422 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. NPI 1922078930 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (617) 969-1227
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 WASHINGTON ST GREEN BUILDING, SUITE 368
Newton, MA 02462
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,422 services · 1,288 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
223 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
157 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
115 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
49 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
34 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
26 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Exam of common bile and/or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43273 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Newton 7
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laurence S. Bailen?
Laurence S. Bailen is a gastroenterologist in Newton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Laurence S. Bailen's address?
Laurence S. Bailen is listed at 2000 Washington St Green Building, Suite 368, Newton, MA 02462. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Laurence S. Bailen?
The number on file is (617) 969-1227. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Laurence S. Bailen's NPI number?
Laurence S. Bailen's National Provider Identifier is 1922078930. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Laurence S. Bailen train?
Laurence S. Bailen attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Laurence S. Bailen been practicing?
Laurence S. Bailen has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Laurence S. Bailen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laurence S. Bailen performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile and pancreatic duct using an endoscope; provides treatments such as measurement of hydrogen in breath to test for stomach and bowel symptoms, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Laurence S. Bailen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laurence S. Bailen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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