Quick answers
- Does Rita F. Tibbs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rita F. Tibbs accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rita F. Tibbs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 7,841 Original Medicare patients and 29,298 services for Rita F. Tibbs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rita F. Tibbs's NPI number?
- 1598727232. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rita F. Tibbs, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 7,841 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 29,298 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total (84153)6,647 services
- Bacterial colony count, urine (87086)4,493 services
- Testosterone (hormone) level, total (84403)3,311 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, amplified probe technique (87798)2,407 services
- Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free (84154)1,764 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)32%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rita F. Tibbs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4223 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77027
- 4223 Richmond Ave, Suite 200Houston, TX 77027 (713) 634‑4477
- 6560 Fannin St, Suite 1440Houston, TX 77030 (713) 790‑9700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rita F. Tibbs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Metro Urology31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Metro Urology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598727232 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians