Barry Matthew Altenberg, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Barry Matthew Altenberg is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Fe, NM with over 63 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 63 years in psychiatry & neurology, Barry Matthew Altenberg, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Santa Fe. With 63+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Santa Fe area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5990dNPPES updated 2009-12-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in New MexicoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,232
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $116k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
63 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Barry Matthew Altenberg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barry Matthew Altenberg for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Santa Fe required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barry Matthew Altenberg
NPI records show Dr. Altenberg as active with telehealth listed in Santa Fe, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 690-0794.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Barry Matthew Altenberg
Practice Location
1925 Aspen Dr Suite 101b, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5459
Mailing Address
1925 Aspen Dr Suite 101b, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5459
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