Rita Fe Tibbs, MD
NPI 1598727232 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rita Fe Tibbs, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1598727232).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598727232
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L9931 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
29,151 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 6,647 | $18 |
| Bacterial Colony Count, Urine87086 | 4,493 | $8 |
| Testosterone (hormone) Level, Total84403 | 3,311 | $25 |
| Detection Test By Nucleic Acid for Organism, Amplified Probe Technique87798 | 2,407 | $34 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Free84154 | 1,764 | $18 |
| Bacterial Culture for Aerobic Isolates87077 | 1,332 | $8 |
| Evaluation of Antimicrobial Drug (antibiotic, Antifungal, Antiviral), Microdilution Or Agar Dilution |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 across 6 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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-02-09
- Certified
- 2024-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rita Fe Tibbs's NPI number?
- Rita Fe Tibbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598727232, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rita Fe Tibbs's specialty?
- Rita Fe Tibbs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rita Fe Tibbs located?
- Rita Fe Tibbs's practice location on file with NPPES is 4223 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77027-6856.
- What is Rita Fe Tibbs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rita Fe Tibbs is (713) 351-0630.
- Does Rita Fe Tibbs accept Medicare?
- Rita Fe Tibbs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rita Fe Tibbs's NPI active?
- Yes — Rita Fe Tibbs's NPI (1598727232) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.