Physician Profile
Melinda C. Riter, MD, PhD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Riter
Based in Portland, OR, Melinda C. Riter, MD, PhD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Melinda graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 2009. Melinda is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, Melinda cared for 1,473 Medicare patients across 1,947 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (503) 418-3376
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3303 SW BOND AVE # 16D OHSU
Portland, OR 97239
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
1,947 services · 1,473 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
318 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
149 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
141 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
112 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of ultraviolet light to skin | Treatment | 96900 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
494 | As often as other 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 |
308 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes | Office visit | 99451 |
200 | More 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 2
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 Portland 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
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 OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Riter's specialty?
Dr. Riter is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Portland, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Riter?
Dr. Riter is listed at 3303 Sw Bond Ave # 16D Ohsu, Portland, OR 97239. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Riter?
The number on file is (503) 418-3376. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Riter's NPI number?
Dr. Riter's National Provider Identifier is 1699090092. 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
What is Dr. Riter's medical education?
Dr. Riter attended University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Riter been practicing?
Dr. Riter has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Riter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Riter 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; provides treatments such as application of ultraviolet light to skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Riter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Riter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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