Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farbod Malek, MD

Surgical Oncology Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Pediatric Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck (Plastic Surgery) Physician · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Plastic Surgery Physician · San Antonio, TX

  • NPI 1972787927
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1735 Babcock RD Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 782294624
(210) 865-9200
fax (210) 641-2805
Mailing address
2122 Babcock RD Ste 101
San Antonio, TX 782294411

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 9, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086X0206X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N3853
Medicaid
TX #327580202

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972787927. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,323
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$226,464
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 530 94 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 368 246 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 319 229 $122
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 300 166 $39
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 215 135 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 149 149 $156
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 133 101 $66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 69 45 $33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 59 58 $164
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 34 26 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in San Antonio Surgical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,236
Transactions
52
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 1 $1,000.00
Stryker Corporation 39 $846.92
Onkos Surgical, INC. 1 $91.82
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $78.29
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $52.68
Acumed LLC 1 $47.62
Fidia Pharma USA INC. 2 $41.48
Bioventus LLC 1 $28.89
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $21.37
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $13.77
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $13.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,236
Consulting Fee
$1,000

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
350
Patients
214
Total drug cost
$5,146
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 107 59 $638
Gabapentin Generic 76 48 $1,252
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 56 46 $833
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 34 29 $418
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 18 0 $424
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 18 18 $990
Cephalexin Generic 15 14 $154
Celecoxib Generic 13 0 $400
Meloxicam Generic 13 0 $38

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Farbod Malek's medical specialty?
Dr. Farbod Malek practices Surgical Oncology Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. Farbod Malek practice?
Dr. Farbod Malek practices at 1735 Babcock RD Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 782294624. Office phone: 2108659200.
What is Dr. Farbod Malek's NPI?
Dr. Farbod Malek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972787927, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farbod Malek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farbod Malek accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farbod Malek commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.