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
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What this data tells you about Dr. Amaro

Dr. Justin Amaro is a family medicine specialist in Amarillo, TX, with 15 years of NPI registration. 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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Dalbavancin injection, 5 mg
An injection of the antibiotic dalbavancin, administered in a 5 mg dose.
11,350 $12 $40
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 2,340 $19 $63
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.
281 $64 $111
High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system 277 $238 $465
Additional hour of intravenous infusion
This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis.
277 $16 $60
Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less.
257 $48 $322
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.
203 $79 $164
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
174 $11 $61
Initial nursing facility care, moderate complexity
Initial care provided to a patient in a nursing facility with moderate medical decision making, taking at least 35 minutes.
91 $104 $193
Nursing facility visit, low complexity
A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care.
64 $57 $102
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
60 $1 $10
Annual wellness visit, follow-up
A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service.
53 $125 $178
Annual depression screening 53 $18 $25
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min
A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion.
49 $68 $129
Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less
Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete.
48 $98 $411
Home health plan of care certification
Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians.
32 $37 $67
Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 3-4 body regions
A hands-on therapy where a doctor uses manual techniques to move muscles and joints in three to four areas of the body.
22 $33 $90
Infusion tube insertion with imaging guidance
A radiologist inserts an infusion tube into the body while using imaging guidance to ensure proper placement and reviews the procedure.
20 $288 $600
Insertion of infusion tube
A procedure to place a tube used for delivering infusions in patients aged 5 years or older.
19 $63 $300
Prolonged preventive service, first 30 minutes
This code covers the first 30 minutes of direct patient contact time spent on preventive services that exceeds the typical duration of the primary procedure. It is billed in addition to the code for the primary preventive service.
18 $62 $75
Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity
A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes.
15 $85 $150
Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries.
13 $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.
4.0% high complexity
88.7% 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 medicine physicians 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 NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/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), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.

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 dalbavancin injection, 5 mg?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Amaro performed 11,350 dalbavancin injection, 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 medicine physicians 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 →