Arturo F Rios, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Arturo F Rios is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Bellaire, TX with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Arturo F Rios, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Bellaire, TX. A University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio graduate since 1976, he brings 50+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5197dNPPES updated 2012-02-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5959 West Loop S Suite 600, Bellaire, TX 77401-2421
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.6%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
295
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,328
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $244k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.7k received from industry
125 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Arturo F Rios's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 1976)
Mailing address
7777 Southwest Fwy Suite 900, Houston, TX 77074-1802
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Arturo F Rios
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Arturo F Rios for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Bellaire required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arturo F Rios
NPI records show Dr. Rios as active with telehealth listed in Bellaire, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 669-0303.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Arturo F Rios
Practice Location
5959 West Loop S Suite 600, Bellaire, TX 77401-2421
Mailing Address
7777 Southwest Fwy Suite 900, Houston, TX 77074-1802
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