Malak Awad, D.O.
NPI 1730533985 · Rheumatology Physician · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Malak Awad, D.O. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1730533985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730533985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
855 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 | 438 | $131 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 197 | $17 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 64 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $183 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 441 | 111 |
| Gabapentin | 386 | 97 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 378 | 94 |
| Prednisone | 312 | 94 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 162 | 49 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 123 | 41 |
| Meloxicam | 121 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 across 5 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 (2)
- 1354 S Lake Park Ave Ste BHobart, IN 46342-5964Phone: (219) 836-1310Fax: (219) 836-0617
- 9130 Columbia Ave Ste aMunster, IN 46321-2932Phone: (219) 836-1310Fax: (219) 836-0617
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-13
- Last updated
- 2022-08-11
- Certified
- 2022-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malak Awad's NPI number?
- Malak Awad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730533985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Malak Awad's specialty?
- Malak Awad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Malak Awad located?
- Malak Awad's practice location on file with NPPES is 921 Fran Lin Pkwy, Munster, IN 46321-3540.
- What is Malak Awad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Malak Awad is (219) 836-1310.
- Does Malak Awad accept Medicare?
- Malak Awad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Malak Awad's NPI active?
- Yes — Malak Awad's NPI (1730533985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.