Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD
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Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD works in Bridgewater, NJ as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOAWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS IIAWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS IIAWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS IIChoice Plus POS IIElect Choice (Open Access) EPOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOPremier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS IIPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthSavings Plus of Metro, NYSelectSignature Administrators PPO
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Hospital Advantage EPOLocal Value Network POS PlusRegional Preferred POS Plus
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Blue Card High Performance Network HPNBlue Card PPOHigh Performance Network - Tiered HPN
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Capital Blue Cross PPO
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National EPO
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Cigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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GHI CBP
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Blue Acess Employer SponsoredEmpire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOEmpire Hospital
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BluePPO HSA PPOSimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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BCBS PPOBlue High Performance NetworkCommunity Blue PPOPerformance BluePPOBlue PPO
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Direct Access PPOHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POSHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOOMNIA - Tier1 EPOOMNIA HMO
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Choice Care Network PPOChoice Care PPOChoice POS
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MagnaCare PPO
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MVP Health Plan EPO
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Oscar Circle EPO
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FreedomLiberty
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Choice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSNexus Open AccessOptions PPO
Locations
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Bridgewater Office1121 US Highway 22 Ste 205, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Montclair Office230 Sherman Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
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New York Bariatric Group6 Club House Dr Ste 204, Washington, NJ 07882
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Parsippany Office3219 Route 46 Ste 114, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr. Naveen Ballem is a truly caring Dr. As an overweight patient, he makes you feel that there is HOPE and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. He is not demeaning in any way whatsoever. He understands the problems faced by obese patients daily. He is totally attentive and takes time to listen to the patient. I was a morbidly obese patient of Dr. Ballem's six years ago and now thanks to Gastric Bypass surgery, I lost 182 pounds and am maintaining that loss. Make an appointment.
About Me
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Education
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
2000
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Naveen Ballem, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Ballem accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Ballem's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Ballem accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ballem accepts here.
Dr. Ballem's office is located at 1121 US Highway 22 Ste 205 Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
Dr. Ballem has a star rating of 4.4/5 and has been reviewed 25 times.
Dr. Ballem is board certified in
Dr. Ballem has been practicing as a Bariatric Surgery Specialist for 24 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
- Hunterdon Medical Center
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