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- 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
About Dr. Price
Melissa C. Price, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Houston, TX. Melissa is a 2009 graduate of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 2,949 services to 1,865 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and ct scan of chest with contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154559631.
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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) 792-6161
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,949 services · 1,865 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
32 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
443 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
373 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
338 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
223 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
212 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
100 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
85 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
58 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
33 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Houston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Price specialize in?
Dr. Price is a radiologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Price located?
Dr. Price 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 Dr. Price's phone number?
The number on file is (713) 792-6161. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Price?
Dr. Price's National Provider Identifier is 1154559631. 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 Dr. Price go to medical school?
Dr. Price attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Price have?
Dr. Price has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Price do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Price performs procedures including core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest , accessed through skin; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan of chest with contrast; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Price's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Price. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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