Michael Charles Ampelas, DO

Family Medicine

Michael Charles Ampelas is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fort Worth, TX with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(817) 921-6166Fort Worth, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in family medicine, Michael Charles Ampelas, DO is a long-established family medicine physician in Fort Worth. He graduated from University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2,169 Family Medicine providers in TXSee all Family Medicine in Fort Worth24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1347dNPPES updated 2022-09-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

900 W Magnolia Ave Suite 201, Fort Worth, TX 76104-8517

Fax: (817) 921-9594
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

4.66%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)

4.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.1%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

161

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

424

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,477

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $537k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-10%)60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med

  2. Board certified · Sep 13, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of North Texas Hsc, College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 2002)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Michael Charles Ampelas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Charles Ampelas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Worth required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Michael Charles Ampelas

NPI records show Dr. Ampelas as active with telehealth listed in Fort Worth, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 921-6166.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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