Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Riahi, M.D.
Dermatology · Sugarland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Riahi
Dr. Ryan Riahi is a dermatology specialist in Sugarland, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Riahi performed 6,599 Medicare services across 3,435 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Riahi received a total of $8,126 from 41 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 465 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Riahi is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 14 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in TX
$8,126 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,599
Medicare services
Top 17% in TX for dermatology
3,435
Unique beneficiaries
$52
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~471 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
1,444 | $5 | $15 |
| Skin biopsy, tangential A procedure to remove a sample of the first identified skin growth for laboratory examination. |
660 | $50 | $200 |
| Additional skin growth biopsy Removal of a sample of an additional skin growth for laboratory examination. This code is used for each extra lesion biopsied during the same session. |
645 | $39 | $100 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
607 | $30 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
580 | $90 | $180 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
524 | $66 | $132 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth on the body, arms, or legs that measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
265 | $65 | $260 |
| Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of one to fourteen skin growths. It is a minor surgical intervention performed on the skin surface. |
254 | $57 | $200 |
| Punch biopsy of first skin growth A small, circular piece of skin is removed from a skin growth using a circular blade. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination. |
130 | $71 | $250 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
128 | $41 | $117 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
123 | $70 | $175 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less This procedure involves stitching a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It includes cleaning the wound and closing it with sutures to promote healing. |
120 | $196 | $558 |
| Destruction of 15 or more precancerous skin growths This procedure involves the removal or destruction of fifteen or more precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to treat abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
118 | $127 | $300 |
| Ear tissue biopsy A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the ear for laboratory examination. |
116 | $42 | $175 |
| Shaving of skin growth on face, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. The size of the growth being removed is between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters. |
107 | $83 | $200 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth removed measures between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in diameter. |
102 | $62 | $275 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves shaving off a skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters from the body, arms, or legs. |
95 | $86 | $275 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm A minor procedure to shave off a skin growth measuring 0.6 to 1.0 cm from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
82 | $70 | $200 |
| Shaving of small skin growth on face or mouth area A minor procedure to shave off a small skin growth, measuring 0.5 cm or less, located on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth. |
73 | $60 | $250 |
| Skin growth shaving, 0.5 cm or less This procedure involves shaving off a small skin growth measuring 0.5 centimeters or less from the body, arms, or legs. |
68 | $41 | $200 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A medical procedure to close a wound on the scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. This type of repair involves cleaning the wound and stitching it closed to promote healing. |
59 | $233 | $600 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters on the body, arms, or legs. |
56 | $96 | $375 |
| Punch biopsy of additional skin growth A small circular tool is used to remove a sample of an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
43 | $46 | $150 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
42 | $51 | $118 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface of the skin. The procedure is performed on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
32 | $109 | $250 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm Removal of a skin growth by shaving the surface. The procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals and involves a lesion measuring between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters. |
27 | $95 | $275 |
| Shaving of skin growth, 0.5 cm or less Removal of a small skin growth by shaving it off the surface. This procedure is performed on the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
22 | $47 | $230 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 0.6-1.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. The growth measured between 0.6 and 1.0 centimeters in size. |
19 | $63 | $275 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.5 cm or less A medical procedure to close a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that is 2.5 centimeters or smaller. It involves cleaning the area and stitching the skin layers to promote healing. |
18 | $189 | $400 |
| Removal of noncancer skin growth, 1.1-2.0 cm This procedure involves the surgical removal of a benign skin growth located on the body, arms, or legs. The growth measured between 1.1 and 2.0 centimeters in diameter. |
14 | $68 | $300 |
| Surgical removal of skin cancer, 1.1-2.0 cm Surgical excision of a cancerous skin growth measuring 1.1 to 2.0 centimeters from the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals. |
13 | $99 | $374 |
| Intermediate wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm This procedure involves stitching a wound on the neck, hands, feet, or genitals that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters. It is classified as an intermediate repair requiring layered closure. |
13 | $230 | $600 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$8,126
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,161/year across 7 years
Top 33% in TX for dermatology
41
Companies
465
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$8,026 (98.8%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$100 (1.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,730
2023
$2,089
2022
$953
2021
$549
2020
$64
2019
$977
2018
$765
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$1,565
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$694
Lilly USA, LLC
$616
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$455
GENZYME CORPORATION
$450
Celgene Corporation
$385
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
$355
PFIZER INC.
$354
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
$330
Amgen Inc.
$314
AbbVie Inc.
$276
Novum Pharma, LLC
$210
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$200
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$187
Incyte Corporation
$183
UCB, Inc.
$123
Almirall LLC
$120
Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$117
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$115
Merz North America, Inc.
$105
LEO Pharma Inc.
$105
Mayne Pharma Inc.
$103
COMSORT, Inc
$100
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$91
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$88
AbbVie, Inc.
$79
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$40
Allergan Inc.
$40
Solta Medical, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$24
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
EPI Health, LLC
$22
NOBELPHARMA AMERICA, LLC
$18
Biofrontera Inc.
$18
Kerecis Limited
$16
Allergan, Inc.
$16
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Journey Medical Corporation
$12
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 35.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADBRY · AKLIEF · AMELUZ · ARAZLO · Alcortin A · BOTOX · BOTOX COSMETIC · Bimzelx · CIBINQO · CLODERM · COSENTYX · Cabtreo · Cimzia · Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide · DAXXIFY · DORYX · DUPIXENT · DUPIXENT DUPILUMAB INJECTION · DermOtic · Dermatological Psoriasis and Vitiligo Treatment · EBGLYSS · EPIDUO FORTE · EUCRISA · HUMIRA · HYFTOR · Humira · ILUMYA · JUBLIA · Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose · Klisyri · LIBTAYO · OLUMIANT · OPZELURA · ORACEA · Olux · Otezla · QBREXZA · RINVOQ · SIVEXTRO · SKYRIZI · SOOLANTRA · SPEVIGO · Seysara · Skyrizi · Sotyktu · TALTZ · TREMFYA · TRI-LUMA · TRILUMA · VTAMA · Veltin · Winlevi · XEOMIN · Zoryve
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $123 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
217
Per 100K population
25.2
County median income
$113,409
Nearest hospital
ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Riahi is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Riahi experienced with destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Riahi performed 1,444 destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Riahi receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Riahi received a total of $8,126 from 41 companies across 465 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Riahi's costs compare to other dermatologists in Sugarland?
Dr. Riahi's average Medicare payment per service is $52. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Riahi) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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