Alberto Ballesteros, MD
NPI 1972527430 · Psychiatry Physician · Toms River, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alberto Ballesteros, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Toms River, NJ (NPI 1972527430).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972527430
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MA062012 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,889 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 761 | $83 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 512 | $52 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 356 | $125 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 143 | $120 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 117 | $155 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$155 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 94 | 49 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 70 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 55 | 36 |
| Risperidone | 55 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 51 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$423 across 22 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alberto Ballesteros's NPI number?
- Alberto Ballesteros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972527430, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alberto Ballesteros's specialty?
- Alberto Ballesteros is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alberto Ballesteros located?
- Alberto Ballesteros's practice location on file with NPPES is 1691 Route 9, Toms River, NJ 08755-1245.
- What is Alberto Ballesteros's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alberto Ballesteros is (732) 914-3843.
- Does Alberto Ballesteros accept Medicare?
- Alberto Ballesteros is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alberto Ballesteros's NPI active?
- Yes — Alberto Ballesteros's NPI (1972527430) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.