Joseph Amato, M.D.
NPI 1417986050 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Amato, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1417986050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417986050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21094 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,291 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 355 | $116 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 110 | $44 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 99 | $75 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 97 | $41 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 97 | $17 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 | 97 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 147 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 549 | 168 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 335 | 98 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 293 | 91 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 283 | 87 |
| Lisinopril | 281 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 267 | 83 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$188 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2012-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Amato's NPI number?
- Joseph Amato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417986050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Amato's specialty?
- Joseph Amato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Amato located?
- Joseph Amato's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604-1407.
- What is Joseph Amato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Amato is (251) 435-1200.
- Does Joseph Amato accept Medicare?
- Joseph Amato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Amato's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Amato's NPI (1417986050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.