Active NPI 1083980098 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Amber Lanae Smith , MD

Pathology - Dermatopathology • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Amber Smith, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Pathology - Dermatopathology in Houston, TX. Practice services are available at 4131 DIRECTORS ROW under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4131 Directors Row

Houston, TX 770928703

Telephone 8776972447

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pathology Biomedical Consulting, Inc. Facility NPI 1679648273

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Dermatopathology in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 32.8 Yrs

State Avg: 22.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (27 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.0% 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 (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	31	13	$338.39	$37.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	437	210	$244.70	$37.97
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	360	113	$596.67	$36.16
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	182	51	$596.70	$11.63
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	174	147	$313.79	$35.15
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	134	51	$550.00	$33.49
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	126	35	$272.02	$28.37
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	124	31	$552.42	$25.43
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report	62	60	$131.53	$12.23
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	43	28	$650.00	$27.09
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	25	24	$198.40	$11.55
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site	11	11	$228.91	$59.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	680	293	$287.29	$37.24
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	256	218	$161.37	$34.77
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	129	31	$160.00	$28.27
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	65	53	$185.08	$11.08
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	62	50	$50.00	$23.88
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	37	30	$320.00	$82.18
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	15	13	$65.00	$12.33
80500 Clinical pathology consultation	12	12	$75.00	$18.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	459	207	$232.48	$38.40
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	144	117	$152.60	$36.00
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	83	20	$125.61	$29.06
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	34	32	$122.32	$11.60
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report	28	24	$50.00	$24.51
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	26	24	$35.08	$22.84
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	23	17	$216.49	$84.79
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	20	18	$38.41	$27.19
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	15	13	$128.99	$63.87
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	14	13	$109.09	$72.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	537	283	$51.71	$38.32
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	141	41	$30.41	$28.83
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	136	115	$29.64	$26.68
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	97	46	$95.91	$83.67
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	73	65	$37.71	$35.74
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	66	58	$29.32	$22.58
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	53	47	$22.63	$11.44
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor	49	15	$45.05	$41.64
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	45	37	$85.31	$71.09
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination	36	34	$4.73	$4.45
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	30	28	$13.19	$12.47
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	26	15	$66.68	$63.09
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	13	13	$38.44	$36.34
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity	12	12	$155.98	$148.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	390	184	$51.22	$38.47
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	106	78	$31.08	$27.57
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	95	38	$93.14	$83.94
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	90	79	$26.04	$22.85
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	83	26	$30.34	$28.76
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	64	49	$37.90	$35.88
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	56	49	$76.06	$72.05
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block	29	13	$77.91	$62.59
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate	26	25	$38.75	$36.63
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	22	20	$12.42	$11.73
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present	21	18	$16.92	$12.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity	202	95	$52.15	$37.94
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report	52	45	$28.80	$27.23
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique	47	36	$24.90	$22.71
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	41	18	$30.25	$28.59
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure	36	27	$44.84	$35.20
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity	35	21	$89.26	$84.19
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report	35	28	$82.00	$71.27
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity	20	19	$12.38	$11.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-27

Pathology - Dermatopathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZD0900X

State License TX Q6109

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Pathology - Cytopathology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZC0500X

State License TX Q6109

A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 27, 2020

Registered at 4131 DIRECTORS ROW, HOUSTON, TX 770928703 (Tel: 8776972447)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2020

Registered at 4131 DIRECTORS ROW, HOUSTON, TX 770928703 (Tel: 8776972447)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 27, 2020

Pathology (License #Q6109 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active March 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2012

Registered at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 441950001 (Tel: 2164442200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2012

Registered at 9500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH 441950001 (Tel: 2164442200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 27, 2012

Recorded as AMBER SMITH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 24, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083980098

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 24, 2012

Last Update: November 27, 2023

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

4131 Directors Row

Houston, TX 770928703

Phone: 8776972447

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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