DR. CARLETON E BALER MD
NPI 1780640573
Surgery in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since April 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 828-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Carleton E Baler Md NPPES

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

DR. CARLETON E BALER MD (NPI 1780640573) is an individual surgery provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA49166) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780640573
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLETON E BALERCredential: MD
Location Address1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PLNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928
Mailing Address1 Robert Wood Johnson PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1928 · (732) 828-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1780640573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA49166
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid8699101NJ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Carleton E Baler Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Carleton Baler reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 306 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
225 WILLIAMSON ST
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,894 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 08901 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims330 services$4.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4154
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims6,732 services$0.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$34.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$61.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$30.63 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 20

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

Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - NEW BRUNSWICK
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Anesthesiology
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Internal Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL, 2 CORE - RM. 257
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Emergency Medicine
1 ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON PL
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901

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 Carleton Baler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carleton Baler is 1780640573. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Carleton Baler located?

Carleton Baler practices at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 828-3000.

What is Carleton Baler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Carleton Baler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carleton Baler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Carleton Baler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carleton Baler reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Robert Wood Johnson Medical Associates (New Brunswick, NJ) and Barnabas Health Medical Group PC (Elizabeth, 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 Carleton Baler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carleton Baler accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Carleton Baler 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carleton Baler was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.