Physician Profile
Craig A. Messick, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Messick
Based in Houston, TX, Craig A. Messick, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colorectal surgery (proctology). Craig graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2005. Craig is also listed as specializing in surgery and colon & rectal surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Craig cared for 201 Medicare patients across 233 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 792-6161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Anorectal conditions
- Anal fistula
- Rectal Ulcer
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Chronic diarrhea
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
Bowel symptoms
- Constipation
- Diverticulosis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
- Precancerous Anal Cells
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Pelvic floor & structure
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Abdominal surgery
- Appendectomy
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer screening
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive health
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic floor & prolapse
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
233 services · 201 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
55 |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
41 |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
27 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
39 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
26 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
26 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
19 |
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.
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 colorectal surgery specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2005 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Craig A. Messick specialize in?
Craig A. Messick is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Craig A. Messick located?
Craig A. Messick is listed at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Messick's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 792-6161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Messick's NPI number?
Craig A. Messick's National Provider Identifier is 1407051220. 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 Craig A. Messick train?
Craig A. Messick attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Craig A. Messick been practicing?
Craig A. Messick has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Craig A. Messick do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Craig A. Messick performs procedures including diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Craig A. Messick confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Craig A. Messick. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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