Are you Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileWhere to find Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger, M.D.
- Houston location main office
915 Gessner Rd, Suite 860, Houston, TX 77024 - San Antonio location
1314 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 2201, San Antonio, TX 78258
About Dr. Metzinger
Based in Houston, TX, Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Allison graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Allison cared for 1,258 Medicare patients across 2,651 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1710007778 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (713) 468-2200
- Email not available
Is this your home address or personal number? Hide it
Practice Locations
915 GESSNER RD SUITE 860
Houston, TX 77024
1314 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 2201
San Antonio, TX 78258
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,651 services · 1,258 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,159 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
299 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
216 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
131 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
54 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
453 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
230 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
43 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Baylor College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger?
Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger's address?
Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger is listed at 915 Gessner Rd Suite 860, Houston, TX 77024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger?
The number on file is (713) 468-2200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger's NPI number?
Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger's National Provider Identifier is 1710007778. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger train?
Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger been practicing?
Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Allison MARIE RIVERA Metzinger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.