ALBERT Y. MA M.D.
NPI 1275596496
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bakersfield, CA

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Psychiatry & Neurology with taxonomy code 2084P0800X and a focus in Psychiatry.

Active since April 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1500 HAGGIN OAKS BLVD STE 202, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311(661) 735-3887(661) 836-5545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2021, Nov 4, 2020, Oct 10, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Albert Y. Ma M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALBERT Y. MA M.D. (NPI 1275596496) is an individual psychiatry provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (A93179) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 9 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275596496

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameALBERT Y. MACredential: M.D.

Location Address1500 HAGGIN OAKS BLVD STE 202Bakersfield, CA 93311-1333

Mailing Address8200 Stockdale Highway, Suite M10, Box 329Bakersfield, CA 93311 · (661) 735-3887 · Fax (661) 836-5545

Phone(661) 735-3887

Fax(661) 836-5545

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1997

Enumeration DateApril 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2025

✔ NPI 1275596496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A93179

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedCounselorTaxonomy 101Y00000X

1500 HAGGIN OAKS BLVD STE 202, Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 14045 Stockdale HwyBakersfield, CA 93309-2021 · Phone (661) 735-8860 · Fax (661) 873-4065

Location 28307 Brimhall Road, Suite 1706Bakersfield, CA 93312 · Phone (661) 431-1555 · Fax (661) 471-2410

Location 32416 W Shaw Ave Ste 114Fresno, CA 93711-3303 · Phone (559) 374-3990 · Fax (559) 550-0343

Location 4496 S Barton AveFresno, CA 93702-2985 · Phone (559) 860-4422 · Fax (559) 475-7866

Location 5301 E 13th St Ste DMerced, CA 95341-6211 · Phone (209) 386-1096 · Fax (209) 720-0234

Location 62934 N Fresno StFresno, CA 93703-1123 · Phone (559) 549-6697 · Fax (559) 354-0160

Location 73433 W Shaw Ave # 107Fresno, CA 93711-3229 · Phone (559) 476-2115 · Fax (559) 354-0160

Location 81539 McHenry AveModesto, CA 95350-4528 · Phone (209) 702-0139 · Fax (209) 758-0825

Location 9702 Workman StBakersfield, CA 93307-6800 · Phone (661) 335-7140

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Albert Y. Ma M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1254332364

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070116000259

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

389 services50 patients

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833

Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.

139 services62 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

138 services67 patients

Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837

Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.

107 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

57 services52 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

54 services50 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93311 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$178.09 typical visit price

range $59.26 – $178.09

Typical copayment $44.52 (range $14.81 – $44.52)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$73.67 typical visit price

range $19.34 – $145.64

Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

90%799 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

100%8,266 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

95%413 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

13%1,178 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

25%278 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients tobacco: 81% · 215 patients

86%215 patients

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

0%1,178 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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