Dr. Carleton Baler, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Baler, Surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ?

Dr. Carleton Baler, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Baler completed his residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Baler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baler’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baler’s office at (732) 253-3340.

Where did Dr. Baler go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, General Surgery | UMDNJ R W Johnson Med School
Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo

What languages does Dr. Baler speak?

Dr. Baler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Baler typically treat?

As a Surgeon, Dr. Baler diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Baler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
After Surgery
Post-cardiac surgery care
Vascular surgery aftercare
Heart surgery recovery
Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
Stomach surgery aftercare
Bowel surgery recovery

ICD-10 Codes:

Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

Also known as:

Cellulitis
Bacterial Skin Infection
Leg Skin Infection
Spreading Skin Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Also known as:

Sepsis
Blood Poisoning
Septicemia
Systemic Bacterial Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

Also known as:

Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
After Surgery
Wounds and Injuries
Wound dressing care
Post-op dressing change
Surgical wound management

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Baler typically perform?

As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Carleton Baler may include:

Please contact Dr. Baler's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Baler accept my insurance?

Dr. Baler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 253-3340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Baler accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

Dr. Baler in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Baler's office located?

Dr. Carleton Baler's Primary Practice

1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

(732) 253-3340

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What is Dr. Baler's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Baler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780640573.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baler?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baler

What is Dr. Carleton Baler's specialty?

Dr. Baler is a Surgeon near New Brunswick, NJ.

What does a Surgeon do?

General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

Is Dr. Carleton Baler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Baler is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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