Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Justin Amaro, D.O.

Family Medicine · Amarillo, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1901 MEDI PARK DR, Amarillo, TX 79106
8065764999
In practice since 2010 (15 years)
NPI: 1194043216 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. Amaro 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. Amaro

Dr. Justin Amaro is a family medicine in Amarillo, TX, with 15 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Amaro performed 15,716 Medicare services across 822 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Amaro received a total of $2,238 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 18 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Amaro 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.

✓ 15 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in TX$ $2,238 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
15,716
Medicare services
Top 1% in TX for family medicine
822
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,048 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
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg11,350$12$40
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)2,340$19$63
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)281$64$111
High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system277$238$465
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour277$16$60
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less257$48$322
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)203$79$164
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle174$11$61
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes91$104$193
Nursing facility visit, low complexity64$57$102
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)60$1$10
Annual wellness visit, follow-up53$125$178
Annual depression screening53$18$25
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min49$68$129
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less48$98$411
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and32$37$67
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions22$33$90
Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older20$288$600
Insertion of tube for infusion (5 years or older)19$63$300
Prolonged preventive service(s) (beyond the typical service time of the primary procedure), in the office or other outpatient setting requiring direct patient contact beyond the usual service; first 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for preve18$62$75
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity15$85$150
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries13$53$175
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.
3.6% high complexity
89.0% medium
7.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,238
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $373/year across 6 years
Top 25% in TX for family medicine
11
Companies
18
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
$2,214 (98.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$24 (1.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$42
2023
$26
2021
$412
2020
$192
2019
$1,059
2018
$508

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Merz North America, Inc.
$1,511
CIPLA USA INC.
$412
MERZ NORTH AMERICA, INC.
$167
Lilly USA, LLC
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$26
CSL Behring
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$17
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$17
Dexcom, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$12
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 93.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Dexcom G6 Transmitter · JARDIANCE · LINZESS · Trintellix · XEOMIN · XIFAXANIBSD · XYOSTED · ZEMDRI (PLAZOMICIN) · ZEPBOUND · Zemaira
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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $14 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
118
Per 100K population
101.2
County median income
$50,448
Nearest hospital
NORTHWEST TEXAS HOSPITAL
0.0 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. Amaro is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of practice experience.

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. Amaro experienced with injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amaro performed 11,350 injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg 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. Amaro receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Amaro received a total of $2,238 from 11 companies across 18 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. Amaro's costs compare to other family medicines in Amarillo?
Dr. Amaro's average Medicare payment per service is $21. 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. Amaro) 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 →