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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-8666
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

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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.