2026 NPPES data Hand Occupational Therapist NPI 1629141692 OTR
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MELINDA AMATO, OTR

Hand Occupational Therapist in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: MELINDA AMATO, OTR is a Hand Occupational Therapist ([object Object]) practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut .

What stands out: MELINDA AMATO, OTR specializes in Hand Occupational Therapist and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MELINDA AMATO, OTR at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/16/2006

NPI 1629141692

Primary specialty

Hand Occupational Therapist

Niche

2,871 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Hand Occupational Therapist compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Hand Occupational Therapist share within Connecticut

1. Hand Occupational Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hand Occupational Therapist share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hand Occupational Therapist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hand Occupational Therapist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hand Occupational Therapist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hand Occupational Therapist) — 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).

MELINDA AMATO, OTR is a Hand Occupational Therapist provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: OTR. NPI: 1629141692. 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.

MELINDA AMATO, OTR appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hand Occupational Therapist provider holding OTR credentials at 950 YALE AVE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 269-6195. NPI 1629141692 was issued on 11/16/2006. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Hand Occupational Therapist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Hand Occupational Therapist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,871 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,591 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

950 YALE AVE
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1629141692
Specialty Hand Occupational Therapist
Credentials OTR
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELINDA AMATO, OTR 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.

COMPREHENSIVE ORTHOPEDICS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL CARE LLC
WALLINGFORD, CT

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

Hand Occupational Therapist Overview

How MELINDA AMATO, OTR fits within the Hand Occupational Therapist landscape nationally.

2,871
Hand Occupational Therapist Providers in US
52
States with Hand Occupational Therapist
1,591
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Hand Occupational Therapist Providers in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELINDA AMATO, OTR's specialty?
MELINDA AMATO, OTR specializes in Hand Occupational Therapist and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: OTR.
Where is MELINDA AMATO, OTR located?
MELINDA AMATO, OTR is located at 950 YALE AVE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 269-6195.
What is MELINDA AMATO, OTR's NPI number?
MELINDA AMATO, OTR's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629141692, issued on 11/16/2006.
How many Hand Occupational Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 2,871 Hand Occupational Therapist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Hand Occupational Therapist provider writes 1,591 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELINDA AMATO, OTR accept Medicare?
MELINDA AMATO, OTR appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELINDA AMATO, OTR's credentials?
MELINDA AMATO, OTR's NPI is 1629141692 with credentials OTR. 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.
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.

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

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