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Psychiatry

Alberto F. Ballesteros, MD

Works at hospitals in Toms River, NJ · Edison, NJ · Lakewood, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Alberto F. Ballesteros, MD is a psychiatrist at 3469 US Hwy 9, Howell, NJ 07731. Phone: (732) 364-6600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Alberto F. Ballesteros had 278 Original Medicare patients and 1,901 services. NPI 1972527430. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Alberto F. Ballesteros, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Alberto F. Ballesteros accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alberto F. Ballesteros accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Alberto F. Ballesteros see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 278 Original Medicare patients and 1,901 services for Alberto F. Ballesteros. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Alberto F. Ballesteros's NPI number?
1972527430. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Alberto F. Ballesteros, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients278
Services billed to Medicare1,901
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients67

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)761 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)512 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)356 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)143 services
  5. Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)117 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Depression75%
  • Anxiety75%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes47%

Hospitals where Alberto F. Ballesteros works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alberto F. Ballesteros at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Alberto F. Ballesteros is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Alberto F. Ballesteros as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC262 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in New Jersey

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972527430
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians