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STEVEN P INGATO M.D.
NPI 1497851836
Internal Medicine in Whiting, NJ

Active since September 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.95/100
CMS Quality Rating
1220 ROUTE 70, WHITING, NJ 08759(732) 350-3741(732) 350-0519 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Steven P Ingato M.d. NPPES

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

STEVEN P INGATO M.D. (NPI 1497851836) is an individual internal medicine provider in Whiting, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA05090000) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497851836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN P INGATOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1220 ROUTE 70Whiting, NJ 08759-1000
Mailing Address32 N Main StMarlboro, NJ 07746-1429 · (732) 462-4100 · Fax (732) 462-4549
Phone(732) 350-3741
Fax(732) 350-0519
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2012
✔ NPI 1497851836 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA05090000
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1220 ROUTE 70, Whiting, NJ 08759
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE53171NJ
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified574852NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

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

Steven P Ingato 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 ID4082639281
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051006000742
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 Steven Ingato reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Primary Care PC
24 mi
Family Medicine
331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 689 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336203538 (732) 807-0800
Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care Plus PC
51 mi
Urgent Care
5 MARINE VIEW PLZ STE 101
Hoboken, NJ 07030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396858874 (848) 308-4612

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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

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.
1,290 services569 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
353 services80 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
343 services343 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
330 services330 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
78 services21 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
75 services71 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toms River, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310041
Location99 Rt 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755 · Ocean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ocean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brick, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number310052
Location425 Jack Martin BlvdBrick, NJ 08724 · Ocean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Lakewood, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310084
Location600 River AveLakewood, NJ 08701 · Ocean County
Emergency services

Southern Ocean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Manahawkin, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310113
Location1140 Rt 72 WManahawkin, NJ 08050 · Ocean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08759 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
$140.34 typical visit price
range $61.59 – $185.05
Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$107.94 typical visit price
range $20.08 – $150.98
Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

94.95/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality87.26
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
1%646 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
0%455 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
1%1,105 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
1%418 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
1%418 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
6%418 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
75%2,045 patients2/55-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%986 patients5/55-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.
88%1,543 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
14%1,183 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
100%2,045 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
16%1,999 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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…
98%1,543 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%1,543 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
100%1,134 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
23 suppliers74 claims215 services$6.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
12 suppliers27 claims36 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds E1038
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$8.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
5 suppliers13 claims3,944 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MISS JOAN M JONES NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1220 ROUTE 70
WHITING, NJ 08759
Ocean County (732) 350-3741

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 Steven Ingato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Ingato is 1497851836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2006.

Where is Steven Ingato located?

Steven Ingato practices at 1220 Route 70, Whiting, NJ 08759. The listed phone number is (732) 350-3741.

What is Steven Ingato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Steven Ingato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Ingato 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 Steven Ingato's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Ingato reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Primary Care PC (Red Bank, NJ) and Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care Plus PC (Hoboken, NJ). 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 Steven Ingato's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Steven Ingato accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Steven Ingato as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Steven Ingato affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Ingato is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Community Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Ingato was last updated on April 18, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 years 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.