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GALEN WHITNEY BALLENTINE MD
NPI 1356964795
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Albany, NY

Active since May 20, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408A, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 452-6700(518) 452-6706 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, May 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Galen Whitney Ballentine Md NPPES

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

GALEN WHITNEY BALLENTINE MD (NPI 1356964795) is an individual psychiatry provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (338300) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Troy, and is a graduate of Drexel University College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356964795
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameGALEN WHITNEY BALLENTINECredential: MD
Location Address315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408AAlbany, NY 12208-1707
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890
Phone(518) 452-6700
Fax(518) 452-6706
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1356964795 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 338300
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.
315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408A, Albany, NY 12208
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180-2466 · Phone (518) 833-6470 · Fax (518) 271-2386

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Galen Whitney Ballentine Md 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 ID8820576598
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260203002385
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Galen Ballentine reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany
1.3 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
315 SOUTH MANNING BLVD, SUITE 6512
Albany, NY 12208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Peters Hospital Of The City Of Albany
  • 623 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003981432 (518) 525-1304
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York
7.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2215 BURDETT AVE
Troy, NY 12180
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 725 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043267727 (518) 271-3300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)
315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408A
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1303
ANGAD MADAN DO
Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408A
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1303
BRYSON L SHERMAN FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408A
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1303
PAULINA D KITCHER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
315 S MANNING BLVD STE 6408A
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-1303

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Galen Ballentine's NPI number?

The NPI number for Galen Ballentine is 1356964795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2020.

Where is Galen Ballentine located?

Galen Ballentine practices at 315 S Manning Blvd Ste 6408A, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 452-6700.

What is Galen Ballentine's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Galen Ballentine enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Galen Ballentine is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Galen Ballentine's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Galen Ballentine reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St. Peter's Hospitalof The City Of Albany (Albany, NY) and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York (Troy, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Galen Ballentine's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Galen Ballentine was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.