Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Malone, D.O.
Family Medicine · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Malone
Dr. James Malone is a family medicine specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Malone performed 4,204 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Malone received a total of $4,200 from 45 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 261 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 5% volume in TX
$4,200 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗4,204
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for family medicine
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$28
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
451 | $55 | $89 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
405 | $1 | $2 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
311 | $4 | $4 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
292 | $10 | $12 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
271 | $3 | $3 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
265 | $73 | $127 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
242 | $7 | $8 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
231 | $12 | $15 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
160 | $6 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
160 | $9 | $11 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
137 | $5 | $6 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
129 | $123 | $126 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
116 | $16 | $17 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems An evaluation to identify and understand emotional or behavioral issues. This process involves reviewing symptoms and behaviors to determine the nature of the concerns. |
103 | $2 | $21 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
89 | $16 | $17 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
73 | $43 | $63 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
68 | $34 | $100 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
67 | $274 | $295 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
56 | $29 | $30 |
| Urine culture, bacterial colony count A laboratory test that measures the number of bacteria growing in a urine sample to help identify infections. |
53 | $8 | $9 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
52 | $9 | $9 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
51 | $29 | $30 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
50 | $70 | $74 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
49 | $27 | $32 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
42 | $8 | $9 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
41 | $0 | $4 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) of hip, pelvis, and spine This test measures bone density in the hip, pelvis, and spine to assess bone strength. It also includes an assessment for spine fractures. |
40 | $49 | $51 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
31 | $19 | $19 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
30 | $15 | $16 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
29 | $13 | $27 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
21 | $10 | $16 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
18 | $4 | $5 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
15 | $26 | $37 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
15 | $9 | $21 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
15 | $211 | $269 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
13 | $26 | $42 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
13 | $7 | $7 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$4,200
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $600/year across 7 years
Top 15% in TX for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
45
Companies
261
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$511
2023
$651
2022
$545
2021
$548
2020
$491
2019
$712
2018
$742
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$108
ABBVIE INC.
$54
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$53
Novo Nordisk Inc
$44
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$40
Amgen Inc.
$32
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$22
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$20
Eisai Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$19
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
PFIZER INC.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 42.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$505
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$485
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$288
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$275
Novo Nordisk Inc
$228
PFIZER INC.
$227
ABBVIE INC.
$157
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$150
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$141
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$140
Amgen Inc.
$138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$128
AbbVie Inc.
$119
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$110
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$97
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$87
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$83
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$80
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$56
Eisai Inc.
$49
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$48
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Biogen, Inc.
$35
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$29
Genentech USA, Inc.
$28
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$24
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$23
Allergan, Inc.
$21
Inari Medical, Inc.
$19
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$17
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$17
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$17
AbbVie, Inc.
$15
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$12
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$11
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Inogen, Inc.
$6
Top 3 companies account for 30.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians in nearby ZIP areas
118
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Malone is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Malone experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Malone performed 451 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Malone receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Malone received a total of $4,200 from 45 companies across 261 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 family medicine physicians in Amarillo?
Dr. Malone's average Medicare payment per service is $28. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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