Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Alexander Malone, MD

Otolaryngology · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3131 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD, Clearwater, FL 33761
7273410551
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1558603613 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Malone from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Malone

Dr. Alexander Malone is an otolaryngology in Clearwater, FL, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malone performed 2,140 Medicare services across 580 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malone received a total of $2,467 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Malone is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 33% volume in FL$ $2,467 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,140
Medicare services
Top 33% in FL for otolaryngology
580
Unique beneficiaries
$29
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~165 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Allergy skin test748$3$10
Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin395$6$25
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections281$8$30
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)193$89$230
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)132$63$160
Removal of impacted ear wax118$32$105
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope66$143$410
New patient office visit (45-59 min)61$113$350
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope53$87$260
New patient office visit (30-44 min)48$69$230
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing45$37$105
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,467
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $352/year across 7 years
Top 33% in FL for otolaryngology
18
Companies
80
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,467 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$583
2023
$485
2022
$356
2021
$350
2020
$235
2019
$417
2018
$42

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$605
GENZYME CORPORATION
$423
Cochlear Americas
$254
OptiNose US, Inc.
$185
Advanced Bionics, LLC
$154
Optinose US, Inc.
$133
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Acclarent, Inc
$118
ALK-Abello, Inc
$89
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$73
Watermark Medical, Inc.
$67
Stryker Corporation
$65
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$44
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$40
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$36
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$22
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 52.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ARES HOME SLEEP TESTING DEVICE · CLARIFIX · Coblation Wands · Cochlear · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE · NIOX VERO · NURTEC ODT · Nucleus · Odactra · Otiprio · PROPEL · REFLEX ULTRA Turbinate Wands · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · SINUVA · TruDi NAV Cable · Xhance · i7
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $115 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologys within 10 mi
82
Per 100K population
8.5
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL
2.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Malone is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Malone experienced with allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malone performed 748 allergy skin test services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Malone receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malone received a total of $2,467 from 18 companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Malone's costs compare to other otolaryngologys in Clearwater?
Dr. Malone's average Medicare payment per service is $29. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Malone) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →