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Edit this profileWhere to find Michael B. Silva, MD
- Galveston location main office
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 - Boise location
1075 N Curtis Rd Ste 101, Boise, ID 83706
About Dr. Silva
Based in Galveston, TX, Michael B. Silva, MD is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Michael is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology and surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 855 Medicare patients across 898 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. NPI 1205029998 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (409) 772-2222
- Email not available
Practice Locations
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Galveston, TX 77555
1075 N Curtis Rd Ste 101
Boise, ID 83706
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery 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
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein procedures
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
898 services · 855 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
197 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
154 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
151 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
134 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
71 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
37 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Treatment | 93978 |
26 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access | Treatment | 93990 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow | Treatment | 93975 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
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.
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 vascular surgeons in Galveston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Silva's specialty?
Dr. Silva is a vascular surgeon in Galveston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Silva?
Dr. Silva is listed at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Silva?
The number on file is (409) 772-2222. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?
Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier is 1205029998. 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. Silva's medical education?
Dr. Silva attended Other, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Silva been practicing?
Dr. Silva has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Silva known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Silva provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Silva confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Silva. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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