Robert F. Malerba, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Robert F. Malerba is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Albany, NY with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert F. Malerba, MD has been part of the Albany medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.5%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
46
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
76
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,092
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $156k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-5%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — 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 (-11%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
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.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Albany Medical College
39 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
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1987)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Robert F. Malerba
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert F. Malerba for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Albany 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 Robert F. Malerba
Dr. Malerba is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Albany, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 436-0874.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
732 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208-3302
Mailing Address
732 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208-3302
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