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Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD

(Dr. Lawrence Owen Baum III, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, kidney problems, laser treatment, and more.

16605 Southwest Freeway Suite 250
Sugar Land, TX 77479

(713) 771-9224

Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD is an urologist in Sugar Land, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Hermann, HCA Houston Healthcare West and HOUSTON METRO UROLOGY.

Office Locations

16605 Southwest Freeway Suite 250
Sugar Land, TX 77479

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4223 Richmond Avenue
Houston, TX 77027

(713) 351-0644

(713) 351-0634

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7777 Southwest Freeway Suite 1032
Houston, TX 77074

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Some issues Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement

diagnostic cystoscopy

hospital care

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lab tests

marker placement for prostate radiation therapy

post void residual study

prostate biopsy

prostate punch biopsy

temporary urinary diversion

ureteral stent placement

urethral catheterization

urinalysis

urinary catheterization

urinary diversion

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, diagnostic cystoscopy, hospital care, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lab tests, marker placement for prostate radiation therapy, post void residual study, prostate biopsy, prostate punch biopsy, temporary urinary diversion, ureteral stent placement, urethral catheterization, urinalysis, urinary catheterization, urinary diversion, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

chronic care

By Affordability:

chronic care

hormone therapy

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD performed more chronic care procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for chronic care, hormone therapy, and non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

core needle prostate biopsy

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

laser surgery

minimally invasive procedures

prostate punch biopsy

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

laser prostate surgery

minimally invasive prostate surgery

phlebotomy for lab tests

prostate ablation

prostate surgery

venipuncture

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD performed more core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, laser surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, laser prostate surgery, minimally invasive prostate surgery, phlebotomy for lab tests, prostate ablation, prostate surgery, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2013 were lab tests, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	942
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201
lab tests	264
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	202

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	100
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	101
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	26
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2014 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1381
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
minimally invasive procedures	105
minor procedures	19
stent placement (stenting)	12
urologic procedures	221

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	113
Hispanic	78
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	114
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2015 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1354
hormone therapy	57
hospital care	181
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	98
minor procedures	13
outpatient care	15
urologic procedures	212

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1116
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	214
Hispanic	198
Asian	126
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	666
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	244
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	70
catheterization	27
chemotherapy	70
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1361
hormone therapy	35
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	117
minor procedures	16
urologic procedures	290

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	547
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	97
Hispanic	108
Asian	59
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	108
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	241
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1415
hormone therapy	39
hospital care	96
injections	15
inpatient care	96
lab tests	559
minimally invasive procedures	123
minor procedures	16
urologic procedures	228

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	557
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	102
Hispanic	95
Asian	74
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	102
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	460
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1418
hormone therapy	35
hospital care	85
injections	11
inpatient care	85
lab tests	1163
minimally invasive procedures	112
minor procedures	16
pelvic imaging	35
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
urologic procedures	194

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	604
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	113
Hispanic	103
Asian	77
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	98
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
blood draw	393
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	1428
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	92
injections	20
inpatient care	75
lab tests	1153
laser treatment	13
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	19
minimally invasive procedures	138
minor procedures	32
outpatient care	17
pelvic imaging	12
potassium test	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
urologic procedures	237

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	114
Hispanic	96
Asian	71
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	127
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	268
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1126
hormone therapy	61
hospital care	39
injections	15
inpatient care	39
lab tests	860
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	11
minimally invasive procedures	78
minor procedures	19
urologic procedures	153

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	573
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	71
Hispanic	79
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	85
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, urologic procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	287
catheterization	60
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1280
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	50
hospital care	173
injections	20
inpatient care	157
lab tests	955
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	12
minimally invasive procedures	119
minor procedures	36
outpatient care	16
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	255

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	103
Hispanic	81
Asian	65
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	100
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2022 were chronic care, lab tests, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
blood draw	172
catheterization	23
chronic care	701
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1100
hormone therapy	28
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
lab tests	687
laser treatment	12
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	12
minimally invasive procedures	178
minor procedures	29
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	317

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	665
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	95
Hispanic	85
Asian	83
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	411
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	86
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX during 2023 were chronic care, lab tests, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
blood draw	132
catheterization	35
chronic care	871
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1144
hormone therapy	45
hospital care	437
inpatient care	437
lab tests	676
laser treatment	32
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	14
minimally invasive procedures	184
minor procedures	30
stent placement (stenting)	33
urologic procedures	350

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	716
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	104
Hispanic	86
Asian	83
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	91
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated as an urologist in Sugar Land, TX were lab tests, chronic care, blood draw and urologic procedures.

ablation	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	70
blood draw	279
catheterization	30
chemotherapy	70
chronic care	786
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	1268
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	43
hospital care	146
injections	16
inpatient care	142
lab tests	789
laser treatment	19
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	15
minimally invasive procedures	121
minor procedures	21
outpatient care	16
pelvic imaging	23
potassium test	21
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
urologic procedures	241

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	633
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	111
Asian / Pacific Islander	67
Non-Hispanic White	523
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	96
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	275
85 and over	114
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	387

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	22
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Memorial Hermann

HCA Houston Healthcare West

HOUSTON METRO UROLOGY

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, HealthSpring, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, TRICARE, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, PacifiCare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Guardian Life PPO, First Health PPO, USA Managed Care PPO, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, PacificCare HMO, Mutual of Omaha PPO and Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA HMO

HealthSpring

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

TRICARE

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

PacifiCare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Guardian Life PPO

First Health PPO

USA Managed Care PPO

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

PacificCare HMO

Mutual of Omaha PPO

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$5,826 GENERAL BPH $906	AMS $755	SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL $666	AMS 700 $563	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $469	Other $2,467
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$4,736 TESTIM $4,339	STENDRA $366	ERECAID $25	XIAFLEX $5	TESTOPEL $1
Coloplast Corp	$3,198 ALTIS $757	Coloplast TFL Drive $173	Dormia $113	SPEEDICATH $70	Porges coloplast $62	Other $2,023
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,594 Vesicare $1,079	XTANDI $842	Myrbetriq $343	$330
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,074 INTERSTIM $1,946	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $128
Other	$23,147 Rezum $1,792	INTERSTIM $1,498	BOTOX $1,301	XIAFLEX $906	XTANDI $905	Other $16,746

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$33,546
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,275
Travel and Lodging	$1,899
Gift	$1,215
Education	$638

Research Payments

Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $79,150.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Lawrence O. Baum III, MD.

HMU Consumables, LLC

2024

$3,703.71

Physician Covered Recipient

LLC Membership Interest

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Baum practices urology (urinary tract disease) in Houston, TX and Sugar Land, TX. He speaks Spanish. Dr. Baum's clinical interests include bladder cancer, erectile dysfunction (impotence), and kidney stones. His professional affiliations include Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, and HCA Houston Healthcare. Dr. Baum's education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and TRICARE.