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
- Primary practice
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1735 Babcock RD Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 782294624
(210) 865-9200
fax (210) 641-2805 - Mailing address
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2122 Babcock RD Ste 101
San Antonio, TX 782294411
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
| 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
| 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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
| 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 |