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- 6565 West Loop S, Ste. 800, Bellaire, TX 77401
About Dr. Gerber
Howard B. Gerber, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Bellaire, TX specializing in dermatology. Howard trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1987. Howard is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology, pediatric dermatology, and mohs surgery / dermatologic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 15,006 services to 3,843 patients. The services billed most often include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths. This provider record is associated with NPI 1003876285.
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) 661-4383
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6565 WEST LOOP S STE. 800
Bellaire, TX 77401
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
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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
15,006 services · 3,843 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,863 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
549 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
293 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
154 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
136 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
27 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Acne surgery | Procedure | 10040 |
25 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth | Treatment | 96567 |
28 | As often as other 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 4
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 Bellaire 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Howard B. Gerber specialize in?
Howard B. Gerber is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Bellaire, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Howard B. Gerber located?
Howard B. Gerber is listed at 6565 West Loop S Ste. 800, Bellaire, TX 77401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Howard B. Gerber's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 661-4383. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Howard B. Gerber?
Howard B. Gerber's National Provider Identifier is 1003876285. 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 Howard B. Gerber train?
Howard B. Gerber attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Howard B. Gerber have?
Howard B. Gerber has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Howard B. Gerber do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Howard B. Gerber performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as application of light to destroy precancer skin growth and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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