Mokenge Malafa, MD

Surgery

Mokenge Malafa is a Surgery specialist based in Tampa, FL with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

Telehealth Available
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Patients across FL can see Mokenge Malafa, MD in person in Tampa or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.44/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 137 Surgery providers in FLSee all Surgery in Tampa40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6736dNPPES updated 2007-12-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

12902 Usf Magnolia Dr Mdc 44, Tampa, FL 33612-9416

Fax: (813) 745-3829
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida.

MIPS Score

2023

89.44/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Florida

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

52.4%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.4 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

101

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

22

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

63

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $15k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+22%)43%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$331 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Mokenge Malafa's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 917770, Orlando, FL 32891-7770

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 520113

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Virtual Surgery Care With Mokenge Malafa

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mokenge Malafa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tampa 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 Mokenge Malafa

NPI records show Dr. Malafa as active with telehealth listed in Tampa, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 745-1432.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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