Lara Mckean Baste, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Lara Mckean Baste is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Albuquerque, NM with over 14 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(505) 272-9831Albuquerque, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Lara Mckean Baste, MD has been part of the Albuquerque medical community since 2014 in independent practice. With 14+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Albuquerque area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 2 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in NMSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Albuquerque14+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 606dNPPES updated 2024-09-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106-2719

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Cancer
43%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Depression
39%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Anxiety Disorders
24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 24, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Lara Mckean Baste

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Lara Mckean Baste for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Albuquerque required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lara Mckean Baste

Dr. Mckean Baste is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albuquerque, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 272-9831.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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