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University Behavioral Health Care

2.5 (121)

Last updated on April 30, 2025

  • Psychiatric
  • New Jersey
  • Piscataway
  • 64
  • 1060
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  • Hospital Overall Rating: 0 / 5
  • Facility Security Measures Score: %0
  • READM Group Measure Score: %0

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, founded in 1971, operates a 24-bed adult inpatient unit and specializes in evidence-based psychiatric and addiction services for all ages. It is a primary mental health training resource in New Jersey. Major awards not specified.

NPI Number : 0
Ownership : Government - State
Hospital Type : Psychiatric
671 Hoes Ln W, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
+1 800-969-5300
ubhc.rutgers.edu
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University Behavioral Health Care Departments

Addiction Medicine
Marriage/Family Therapy
Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
Psychology Services
Social Work Services

Appointment Information

Department name Online booking Phone number Walk-in availability Same-day availability
Acute Psychiatric Services for Children and Adults +1 855-515-5700

University Behavioral Health Care Visiting Hours

Department Online Visitation Phone Scheduling Walk-in Visits Same-day Visits Visiting Hours
Adult Acute Partial Hospitalization
Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services

University Behavioral Health Care Doctors

Mental Health Doctors
Dr. Mary Keller
NPI: 1386722650
Graduation Year: 1995
Dr. Jennifer Palinkas-Chavez
NPI: 1477808699
Graduation Year: 2002
Dr. Renee Digrigoli
NPI: 1740441914
Graduation Year: 2006
Dr. Michael Pente
NPI: 1447692280
Graduation Year: 2009
Dr. Michele Corker
NPI: 1366008666
Graduation Year: 2011
Dr. Apexa Patel
NPI: 1558875187
Graduation Year: 2012
Social Work Services Doctors
Dr. Csw Lisa Ryer
NPI: 1306864798
Graduation Year: 1992
Dr. Csw Jordan Feldman
NPI: 1023196359
Graduation Year: 1994
Dr. Csw Lisa Chodosh
NPI: 1124333174
Graduation Year: 2000
Dr. Csw Batia Miretzky Drucker
NPI: 1700182284
Graduation Year: 2000
Dr. Csw Jennifer Newman
NPI: 1306035233
Graduation Year: 2004
Dr. Csw Amber Mcguigan
NPI: 1245009752
Graduation Year: 2007
Psychiatry Doctors
Dr. Md Delfin Ibanez
NPI: 1144292210
Graduation Year: 1977
Dr. Md Sakina Gunja
NPI: 1639257934
Graduation Year: 1981
Dr. Md Shaila Maddaiah
NPI: 1760594766
Graduation Year: 1982
Dr. Md Mona Bijlani
NPI: 1518054931
Graduation Year: 1987
Dr. Md Zeba Nizam
NPI: 1598862930
Graduation Year: 1988
Dr. Md Stuart Belenker
NPI: 1124106463
Graduation Year: 1988
Nurse Practitioner Doctors
Dr. Cns Basirah Taha
NPI: 1750469094
Graduation Year: 1996
Dr. Np Lori Kalman
NPI: 1023106168
Graduation Year: 2001
Dr. Np Gladiette Nkiru
NPI: 1083020010
Graduation Year: 2012
Dr. Np Ivette Duncan
NPI: 1104296524
Graduation Year: 2015
Dr. Np Jatinder Baring
NPI: 1548717523
Graduation Year: 2016
Dr. Np Peter Ako
NPI: 1346769197
Graduation Year: 2016
Psychology Services Doctors
Dr. Cp Clarita Hipol-Ligot
NPI: 1124106430
Graduation Year: 2017
Dr. Cp Induruwa Williams
NPI: 1427678820
Graduation Year: 2020
Marriage/Family Therapy Doctors
Dr. Kimberly Merson
NPI: 1194041723
Graduation Year: 2009

University Behavioral Health Care Information

Average Salary

Department Service Average Fee (USD)
Behavior Health Services Level 3 Health and Behavior Services 223
Group Therapy Group Psychotherapy 169
Inpatient Inpatient - Adult (Per Diem) 1,664
Inpatient - Child Inpatient - Child (Per Diem) 1,785
Psychological Testing Psycho Testing (each hour) 225
Psychological Testing Psycho Testing - each additional hour 225
Psychotherapy Multiple Family Psychotherapy 165

Payment Plans

Payment Option Availability
Self Pay
Private Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare
Sliding Scale / Payment Plans
Managed Care

University Behavioral Health Care Accepted Insurance Companies

Medicare
Medicare
Medicaid
Medicaid
Aetna
Aetna

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department Award Title Awarding Body Year
Center for Integrated Care New Jersey Social Innovation Award for Excellence in Population and Public Health New Jersey Social Innovation Awards 2025
Employee Assistance NJ Employee Assistance Professional Award New Jersey Employee Assistance Professionals Association 2025

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

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Working Hours
Emergency Department

Open 24 hours

Outpatient Services

Monday through Friday: 8 am to 5 pm

Diagnostic Testing

Laboratory Services

Open 24 hours

Department Phones
Department Phone
Acute Psychiatric Services +1 855 515 5700
Adult Inpatient Unit +1 800 969 5300
Psychiatry +1 732 235 7647
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