2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1275611352 MD
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MALENA AMATO, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in AUSTIN, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
709
Medicare Part D claims · 217 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$438.75
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MALENA AMATO, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUSTIN, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 709 claims across 217 beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $438.75 across 10 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MALENA AMATO, MD filed 709 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUSTIN, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MALENA AMATO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MALENA AMATO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/02/2006

NPI 1275611352

Primary specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Rare

291 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

709 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 624

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MALENA AMATO, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in AUSTIN, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1275611352. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MALENA AMATO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 12201 RENFERT WAY, AUSTIN, TX, 78758, with a listed phone of (512) 501-1010. NPI 1275611352 was issued on 11/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMATO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 709 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 217 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $92K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.0%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 291 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

12201 RENFERT WAY
AUSTIN, TX 78758

Provider Details

NPI 1275611352
Specialty Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MALENA AMATO, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

EYELID AND FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES PLLC
AUSTIN, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MALENA AMATO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$439

Largest payer

Amgen Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MALENA AMATO, MD. To verify MALENA AMATO, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

MALENA AMATO, MD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 709 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

709
Total Claims
$92K
Total Drug Cost
217
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
715
Total Day Supply
6,545
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$88K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
163 (23.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.77
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
258
Tramadol Hcl
157
Methylprednisolone
60
Prednisolone Acetate
53
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
45
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
38
Lorazepam
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How MALENA AMATO, MD fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

291
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider

MALENA AMATO, MD's 709 claims are above the specialty average of 624.

Nearby Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AMATO.

Compare Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MALENA AMATO, MD's specialty?
MALENA AMATO, MD specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in AUSTIN, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does MALENA AMATO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MALENA AMATO, MD wrote 709 Medicare Part D claims totaling $92K in drug costs for 217 beneficiaries.
Where is MALENA AMATO, MD located?
MALENA AMATO, MD is located at 12201 RENFERT WAY, AUSTIN, TX, 78758. Phone: (512) 501-1010.
What is MALENA AMATO, MD's NPI number?
MALENA AMATO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275611352, issued on 11/02/2006.
Does MALENA AMATO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MALENA AMATO, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $88K in brand drug costs.
Does MALENA AMATO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MALENA AMATO, MD had 163 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.0%.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 291 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MALENA AMATO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MALENA AMATO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth, Tramadol Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MALENA AMATO, MD accept Medicare?
MALENA AMATO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 709 Part D claims and 217 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MALENA AMATO, MD's credentials?
MALENA AMATO, MD's NPI is 1275611352 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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