Quick answers
- Does Robert M. Ridout Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert M. Ridout Jr. 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 Robert M. Ridout Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,717 Original Medicare patients and 3,794 services for Robert M. Ridout Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert M. Ridout Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1710967146. 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 Robert M. Ridout Jr., 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 | 1,717 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,794 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)3,199 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)339 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)194 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)16 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert M. Ridout Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1920 Moores Ln, Suite ATexarkana, TX 75503
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert M. Ridout Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants, PA17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texarkana Gastroenterology Consultants, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710967146 |
| 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