Ernesto Malave, M.D.
NPI 1609985852 · Family Medicine Physician · Killeen, TX
Ernesto Malave, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Killeen, TX (NPI 1609985852).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609985852
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J7063 (TX)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
417 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 | 376 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 41 | $114 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$118 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 157 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 594 | 172 |
| Lisinopril | 477 | 146 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 428 | 77 |
| Losartan Potassium | 408 | 118 |
| Gabapentin | 378 | 104 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 362 | 97 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$875 across 56 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2301 S Clear Creek RdSuite 108Killeen, TX 76549-4119Phone: (254) 432-5735Fax: (254) 432-5737
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2025-08-28
- Certified
- 2025-08-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernesto Malave's NPI number?
- Ernesto Malave's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609985852, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernesto Malave's specialty?
- Ernesto Malave is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernesto Malave located?
- Ernesto Malave's practice location on file with NPPES is 2300 Clear Creek Rd Ste 104, Killeen, TX 76549-4985.
- What is Ernesto Malave's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernesto Malave is (254) 432-4028.
- Is Ernesto Malave's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernesto Malave's NPI (1609985852) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.