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Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences

6 Clubhouse Drive Suite 204
Washington, NJ 07882

(908) 284-5889

Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS is a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Hunterdon Health, Saint Clare's Health, Clara Maass Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center and PREMIER BARIATRIC NEW JERSEY PC.

Office Locations

1121 Route 22 West Suite 203
Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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Clara Maass Medical Center

230 Sherman Avenue #c
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028

(973) 744-8585

(973) 748-5990

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Hunterdon Health

6 Clubhouse Drive Suite 204
Washington, NJ 07882

(908) 284-5889

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Clara Maass Medical Center

95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, NJ 07052

1-888-724-7123

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In The News

“Attendees will have the opportunity to meet acclaimed bariatric surgeon, Naveen Ballem, MD, director of bariatric surgery at Clara Maass Medical Center, members of the bariatric team as well as...”—"Clara Maass Medical Center presents Surgical Options for Weight Loss and Bariatric Support Group", NJ.com, March 2016

“The typical person's stomach is about the size of a 1.5-to-2 liter Pepsi bottle, according to Hunterdon Medical Center surgeon, Naveen Ballem, who operated on Cortina.”—"Bariatric band surgery like Gov. Christie's changed the life of Hunterdon man", NJ.com, May 2013

“George Pacciello/staff photographer Surgeon Naveen Ballem speaks with Glenn Mamary, a patient whose weight-loss surgery has inspired the Branchburg man to lead a more fit lifestyle.”—"Weight-loss surgery at Hunterdon Medical Center was Branchburg man's path to healthy life", NJ.com, February 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
gastrointestinal procedures	40
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	40
weight management	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	65
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
emergency care	13
gastrointestinal procedures	56
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	56
weight management	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	57
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	19
weight management	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2021 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated during 2023 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated as a bariatric surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, weight management and emergency care.

doctor visit	89
emergency care	13
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	28
weight management	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	48
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	2
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences. He completed residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences

Residency: Harlem Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health

Atlantic Health System

Hunterdon Health

Saint Clare's Health

Clara Maass Medical Center

Chilton Medical Center

PREMIER BARIATRIC NEW JERSEY PC

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. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, AmeriHealth, Amerigroup, MagnaCare and MultiPlan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

AmeriHealth

Amerigroup

MagnaCare

MultiPlan

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Empire Blue Cross / Wellchoice: HMO, POS, PPO

Preferred Health Strategies PPO

Correctional Medical Services: HMO

Coventry / First Health: PPO

Multiplan / Private Healthcare Systems PPO

Three Rivers Provider Network PPO

NJ State Health Benefits: HMO, POS, PPO

United Healthcare: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Wellpoint (formerly AmeriGroup): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO

Amerihealth: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, and Local Value Network

Medicaid

Horizon NJ Health: Medicaid and Medicare

Cigna: HMO, POS, PPO

United Healthcare Community Plan: Medicaid and Medicare

Medicare

Beech Street - Medichoice: PPO

USA Managed Care Organization, Inc.: PPO

Qualcare: HMO and PPO

Aetna Better Health

NJ Manufacturers PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: HMO, POS, PPO, Omnia, Indemnity, Medicare

Consumer Health Network: PPO

Devon Health Services: PPO

Magnacare PPO

Fidelis Care (formerly Wellcare of NJ): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO

Aetna: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

Oxford: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$14,696 ThunderBeat $7,938	Surgical Energy Products $6,758
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$12,661 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement $7,345	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $1,723	SYNECOR Biomaterial $1,204	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $870	GORE SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforce $576	Other $943
Olympus America Inc.	$4,523 Surgical Energy Products $4,419	EVEREST $73	Surgical Endoscopy Products $31
Teleflex Medical Incorporated	$3,627 Surgical Instruments: KMedic & Pilling brands $3,500	PERCUTANEOUS SOLUTIONS: PERCUVANCE & MINILAP BRANDS $127
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,462 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,462
Other	$17,870 NASCOBAL $3,043	Signia $2,143	ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $1,595	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $1,409	Endo Stapling $1,247	Other $8,432

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$14,452
Education	$14,171
Food and Beverage	$12,946
Travel and Lodging	$7,969
Honoraria	$7,300

Biography

Dr. Naveen Ballem practices general surgery and bariatric surgery. After attending the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences for medical school, he completed his residency training at Harlem Hospital Center. Dr. Ballem appears to be an in-network provider for Amerigroup, MultiPlan, MagnaCare, and more. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Hunterdon Health, Chilton Medical Center, and Clara Maass Medical Center. Dr. Ballem welcomes new patients at his office inBridgewater, NJ as reported by Hunterdon Health.