Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ryan Riahi, M.D.

Dermatology · Sugarland, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1415 HWY 6 SUITE C-400, Sugarland, TX 77478
2814919278
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1457627374 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Riahi from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Riahi

Dr. Ryan Riahi is a dermatology in Sugarland, TX, with 14 years in practice. 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-141,444$5$15
Skin biopsy, tangential660$50$200
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth645$39$100
Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1607$30$100
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)580$90$180
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)524$66$132
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm265$65$260
Destruction of skin growths (warts/lesions), 1-14254$57$200
Punch biopsy, first skin growth130$71$250
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)128$41$117
New patient office visit (30-44 min)123$70$175
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less120$196$558
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths118$127$300
Biopsy of ear116$42$175
Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm107$83$200
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm102$62$275
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm95$86$275
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm82$70$200
Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less73$60$250
Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less68$41$200
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm59$233$600
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm56$96$375
Punch biopsy, each additional skin growth43$46$150
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes42$51$118
Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm32$109$250
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm27$95$275
Shaving of skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less22$47$230
Removal of noncancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm19$63$275
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.5 cm or less18$189$400
Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm14$68$300
Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm13$99$374
Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm13$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
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys 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

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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), and 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 dermatologys 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 →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →