Michelle Tarbox, MD
NPI 1417277807 · Dermatology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Tarbox, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1417277807).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417277807
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2010016527 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,059 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,452 | $7 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 366 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 268 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 267 | $129 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 251 | $40 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46,685 across 133 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-08
- Last updated
- 2021-03-16
- Certified
- 2021-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Tarbox's NPI number?
- Michelle Tarbox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417277807, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Tarbox's specialty?
- Michelle Tarbox is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michelle Tarbox located?
- Michelle Tarbox's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79430-9400.
- What is Michelle Tarbox's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Tarbox is (806) 743-1842.
- Does Michelle Tarbox accept Medicare?
- Michelle Tarbox is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Tarbox's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Tarbox's NPI (1417277807) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.