Physician Profile

Laurence D. Rhines, M.D.

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About Dr. Rhines

Laurence D. Rhines, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in neurological surgery. Laurence trained at Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1993. Laurence is also listed as specializing in surgery of the hand. Medicare claims data shows Laurence provided 27 services to 27 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Neurological Surgery (Primary)
Neurological Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

TX licenseL1979
NPI1457444911
NPI issued10/02/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What does Laurence D. Rhines specialize in?

Laurence D. Rhines is a neurosurgeon in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurological Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where is Laurence D. Rhines located?

Laurence D. Rhines 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 Laurence D. Rhines'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 the NPI for Laurence D. Rhines?

Laurence D. Rhines's National Provider Identifier is 1457444911. 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 Laurence D. Rhines train?

Laurence D. Rhines attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Laurence D. Rhines have?

Laurence D. Rhines has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Laurence D. Rhines do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Laurence D. Rhines the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Laurence D. Rhines's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laurence D. Rhines. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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