Subject Numbers Regarding Health Provider Authorizations

Authorization No. 184624-5B

May 2, 2025

Please be advised that Dr. Howard Baum (hereinafter, "the provider") has resigned their authorization to perform independent medical examinations in the New York State workers' compensation system effective May 1, 2025. The provider remains authorized to treat injured workers. The provider's last known practice addresses are:

Bay Ridge Orthopedic Associates, P.C.
476 Bay Ridge Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11209

Bay Ridge Orthopedic Associates, P.C.
2950 Avenue R
Brooklyn, New York 11229

3500 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11229

NY-MED
69-15 Austin Street
Forest Hills, New York 11375

NY Med of Brooklyn
765 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11216

3907 Prince Street
Flushing, New York 11357

The provider is prohibited from performing independent medical examinations of injured workers and conducting reviews of records regarding variance requests pursuant to 12 New York Codes, Rules and Regulations § 324.3(b)(2)(ii)(a). Reports submitted by the provider for services rendered prior to May 1, 2025, are valid but are invalid for any services rendered on or after that date. Requests to cross-examine the provider for services rendered prior to May 1, 2025, should not be denied due to their resignation.

Any questions regarding the authorized lists should be referred to the Medical Director’s Office at 1 (800) 781-2362.