Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Taggart, MD
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1134389166
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-8666 - Mailing address
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Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 10, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207ZP0102X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #M9041 · Louisiana #MD025639
- Medicaid
- TX #194848103
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134389166. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,339
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,899
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
88305 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | 1,018 | 284 | $37 | |
88341 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | 502 | 140 | $28 | |
88342 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | 256 | 192 | $34 | |
88321 |
Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | 145 | 143 | $84 | |
88307 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | 79 | 65 | $81 | |
88313 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | 68 | 43 | $12 | |
88360 |
Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | 65 | 49 | $41 | |
88363 |
Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis | 51 | 49 | $20 | |
88309 |
Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity | 33 | 27 | $143 | |
88344 |
Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure | 32 | 22 | $38 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 115 peers in Houston Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Taggart's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Taggart practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Melissa Taggart practice?
Dr. Melissa Taggart practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137928666.
What is Dr. Melissa Taggart's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Taggart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134389166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Taggart accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Taggart accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Taggart commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.