Physician Profile
Michael W. Riben, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Riben
Based in Houston, TX, Michael W. Riben, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Michael is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,062 services to 858 patients.
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
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,062 services · 858 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique | Lab test | 88108 |
242 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
238 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
176 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | Lab test | 88172 |
141 |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
70 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
57 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
39 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
35 |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
26 |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
20 |
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 pathology specialists at this location 1
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 pathology specialists in Houston 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Riben?
Dr. Riben is a pathology in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Riben's address?
Dr. Riben 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
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Riben?
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 Dr. Riben?
Dr. Riben's National Provider Identifier is 1144326281. 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. Riben train?
Dr. Riben attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Riben have?
Dr. Riben has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Riben perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Riben 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 Dr. Riben's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Riben. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.