Active NPI 1245286111 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alberto G Ayala , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alberto Ayala, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Houston, TX. Practice services are available at 6565 FANNIN STREET under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6565 Fannin Street
Ms205

Houston, TX 770302703

Telephone 7133946450

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Methodist Pathology Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1215995584

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 31.1 Yrs

State Avg: 26.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

69 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (166 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

13.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	221	148	$47.86	$38.48
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	84	22	$61.20	$41.25
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	58	53	$14.74	$12.81
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	44	40	$16.05	$11.88
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	36	23	$98.28	$86.22
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	24	24	$52.92	$34.15
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	21	12	$29.50	$29.60
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	14	13	$151.23	$151.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	389	236	$41.24	$39.80
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	185	54	$44.30	$43.55
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	75	46	$88.58	$88.13
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	54	23	$30.22	$30.06
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	50	45	$37.33	$37.14
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	40	17	$66.81	$66.11
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	39	37	$14.62	$13.22
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	35	33	$17.44	$12.12
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	23	22	$156.13	$154.72
88377 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure	17	16	$68.06	$67.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	335	224	$54.78	$39.09
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	199	55	$44.77	$43.80
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	75	37	$99.79	$85.46
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	46	42	$37.15	$36.61
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	45	20	$29.92	$29.48
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	45	18	$89.43	$61.93
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	29	26	$18.45	$11.88
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	28	27	$20.01	$12.74
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	24	22	$180.27	$148.89
88377 Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure	16	16	$67.26	$66.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	443	282	$50.39	$39.46
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	193	53	$62.41	$46.07
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	99	61	$115.43	$87.23
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	71	26	$33.03	$29.68
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	54	48	$48.64	$37.13
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	45	33	$67.63	$66.55
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	43	41	$14.71	$13.27
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	39	35	$17.10	$12.17
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	35	33	$158.34	$155.81
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	14	11	$28.10	$27.65
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	14	14	$5.00	$4.65
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	13	13	$89.51	$88.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	316	225	$61.62	$39.46
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	114	66	$127.40	$85.52
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	97	34	$72.87	$57.03
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	83	76	$12.33	$12.13
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	82	80	$15.13	$13.11
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	49	46	$240.78	$155.22
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	46	18	$52.34	$29.72
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	37	30	$80.87	$65.96
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	34	34	$72.36	$37.15
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope	16	14	$33.57	$7.51
88321 Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere	14	14	$89.54	$88.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0101X

State License TX D4019

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Specialist/Technologist, Pathology

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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