Morton Malkin, MD
NPI 1598709008 · Gastroenterology Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Morton Malkin, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1598709008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598709008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2000000531 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
553 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 154 | $260 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $120 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 68 | $414 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $85 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 48 | $256 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 191 | 59 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 166 | 49 |
| Famotidine | 136 | 49 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 71 | 70 |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 52 | 15 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 40 | 17 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Zenpep | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$93 across 4 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
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2021-05-11
- Certified
- 2021-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Morton Malkin's NPI number?
- Morton Malkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598709008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Morton Malkin's specialty?
- Morton Malkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Morton Malkin located?
- Morton Malkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 940 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2601.
- What is Morton Malkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Morton Malkin is (919) 942-5123.
- Does Morton Malkin accept Medicare?
- Morton Malkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Morton Malkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Morton Malkin's NPI (1598709008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.