2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1720653405 PA
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MEGAN MALO, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts. 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
776
Medicare Part D claims · 266 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$167.44
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEGAN MALO, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 776 claims across 266 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $167.44 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEGAN MALO, PA filed 776 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FALL RIVER, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MEGAN MALO, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2021

NPI 1720653405

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

776 146% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

1. Surgical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 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).

MEGAN MALO, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1720653405. 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.

MEGAN MALO, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 1030 PRESIDENT AVE STE 110, FALL RIVER, MA, 02720, with a listed phone of (508) 973-7690. NPI 1720653405 was issued on 05/25/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MALO 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 776 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 266 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $535K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% generic by claim count. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

1030 PRESIDENT AVE STE 110
FALL RIVER, MA 02720

Provider Details

NPI 1720653405
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/25/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN MALO, PA 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.

SOUTHCOAST PHYSICIANS GROUP INC
NEW BEDFORD, MA

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 MEGAN MALO, PA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$167

Largest payer

Ardelyx, 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 — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MEGAN MALO, PA. To verify MEGAN MALO, PA's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MEGAN MALO, PA — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 776 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.

776
Total Claims
$535K
Total Drug Cost
266
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,597
Total Day Supply
46,820
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$497K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 67, 65-74: 105, 75-84: 73, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Omeprazole
173
Famotidine
125
Linzess
Linaclotide
94
Pantoprazole Sodium
76
Dicyclomine Hcl
32
Colestipol Hcl
30
Lubiprostone
24
Esomeprazole Magnesium
23
Sucralfate
18
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
17

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How MEGAN MALO, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGAN MALO, PA's 776 claims are above the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN MALO, PA's specialty?
MEGAN MALO, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in FALL RIVER, Massachusetts. Credentials: PA.
How much does MEGAN MALO, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN MALO, PA wrote 776 Medicare Part D claims totaling $535K in drug costs for 266 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGAN MALO, PA located?
MEGAN MALO, PA is located at 1030 PRESIDENT AVE STE 110, FALL RIVER, MA, 02720. Phone: (508) 973-7690.
What is MEGAN MALO, PA's NPI number?
MEGAN MALO, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720653405, issued on 05/25/2021.
Does MEGAN MALO, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MEGAN MALO, PA's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $497K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEGAN MALO, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN MALO, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Famotidine, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN MALO, PA accept Medicare?
MEGAN MALO, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 776 Part D claims and 266 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN MALO, PA's credentials?
MEGAN MALO, PA's NPI is 1720653405 with credentials PA. 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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