Jacob Seth Ballon, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Jacob Seth Ballon is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Jacob Seth Ballon, MD in person in Palo Alto or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 755dNPPES updated 2024-04-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
19
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
18
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
331
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $166k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
$10.5k received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Jacob Seth Ballon's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2005
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 28, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 2005)
Mailing address
300 Pasteur Dr Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jacob Seth Ballon
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jacob Seth Ballon for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Jacob Seth Ballon
NPI records show Dr. Ballon as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr Ste 100, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
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