Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Matthew Malerich

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1437154853
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 Old River RD
Bakersfield, CA 933119781
(661) 663-6550
Mailing address
Po Box 1710
Bakersfield, CA 933021710

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 2, 2010
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G28553
Medicaid
CT #4144118

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437154853. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
689
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$34,788
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 246 73 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 123 77 $92
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views 69 41 $33
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel 67 32 $115
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 54 54 $111
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 49 30 $53
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 32 20 $39
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 27 18 $35
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 22 16 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Bakersfield Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$136
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Axogen 2 $97.68
Mimedx Group, INC. 1 $19.19
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $18.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$136

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
181
Patients
112
Total drug cost
$2,166
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 54 40 $684
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 43 31 $270
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 28 17 $816
Ibuprofen Generic 28 0 $203
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 28 24 $194

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Matthew Malerich's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Malerich practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Matthew Malerich practice?
Dr. Matthew Malerich practices at 400 Old River RD, Bakersfield, CA 933119781. Office phone: 6616636550.
What is Dr. Matthew Malerich's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Malerich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437154853, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Malerich commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hand, 2 views (HCPCS 73120). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.