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DR. ESSA MOHAMMAD RIAZ MD
NPI 1679070171
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since April 11, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2026, Nov 28, 2022, Apr 11, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Essa Mohammad Riaz Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ESSA MOHAMMAD RIAZ MD (NPI 1679070171) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (T7015) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Clare, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679070171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ESSA MOHAMMAD RIAZCredential: MD
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing Address114 N Water StBay City, MI 48708-5681 · (201) 657-5956
Phone(972) 715-5000
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1679070171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T7015
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedPain Medicine · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 208VP0000X · License T7015 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Essa Mohammad Riaz Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163890310
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240821003597
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
12 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mymichigan Medical Center Clare

Acute Care Hospitals · Clare, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230180
Location703 N Mcewan StClare, MI 48617 · Clare County

Mymichigan Medical Center Midland

Acute Care Hospitals · Midland, MI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230222
Location4000 Wellness DriveMidland, MI 48670 · Midland County
Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. CHARITY CABRERA MAGCALAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
DR. ELVIS TSANG MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
BINU RAJAN ABRAHAM MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
LAUREN CARTER SEGERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
ABIGAIL PINTO WOOD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
HANNAH NEIPP MURDOCK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
THOMAS ADAMS MD
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000
DR. JOHN GERARD BAERENSTECHER M.D.
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Dallas County (972) 715-5000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Essa Riaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Essa Riaz is 1679070171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2018.

Where is Essa Riaz located?

Essa Riaz practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Essa Riaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Essa Riaz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Essa Riaz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Essa Riaz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Essa Riaz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Essa Riaz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Essa Riaz is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Clare and Mymichigan Medical Center Midland.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Essa Riaz was last updated on April 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.