Lee Baumgarten
Lee Baumgarten is an Urology specialist based in Fridley, MN with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MN can see Lee Baumgarten in person in Fridley or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 2016), he has been practicing for over 10 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.21/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
500 Osborne Rd Ne Ste 120, Fridley, MN 55432-2767
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.21/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.28%
Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
7.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in MinnesotaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
337
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
454
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,594
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $240k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$560 received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lee Baumgarten's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Jul 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
2001 Killebrew Dr Ste 308, Bloomington, MN 55425-1886
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Lee Baumgarten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lee Baumgarten for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fridley required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lee Baumgarten
Dr. Baumgarten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fridley, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 999-6800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lee Baumgarten
Practice Location
500 Osborne Rd Ne Ste 120, Fridley, MN 55432-2767
Mailing Address
2001 Killebrew Dr Ste 308, Bloomington, MN 55425-1886
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