Juan L. Riestra, M.D.
Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Juan L. Riestra is a Geriatric Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Montclair, NJ with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Juan L. Riestra, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 39+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5745dNPPES updated 2010-08-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
70 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042-5907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
206
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
61
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,221
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $45k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$127 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Juan L. Riestra's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.
Taxonomy: 2084P0805X
Education & Training
Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
1 Rubino Rd, West Caldwell, NJ 07006-8033
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Psychiatry Care With Juan L. Riestra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Juan L. Riestra for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Montclair 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 Juan L. Riestra
NPI records show Dr. Riestra as active with telehealth listed in Montclair, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 655-9300.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Juan L. Riestra
Practice Location
70 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042-5907
Mailing Address
1 Rubino Rd, West Caldwell, NJ 07006-8033
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