CHRISTOPHER RICE MD
NPI 1154909687
Internal Medicine in La Jolla, CA

Q: What is Christopher Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rice is 1154909687. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2021.

Q: What is Christopher Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Rice was last updated on October 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.

Active since March 29, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9850 GENESEE AVE STE 900, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 452-1279 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 24, 2024, Mar 29, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Christopher Rice Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER RICE MD (NPI 1154909687) is an individual internal medicine provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (A192098) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154909687

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER RICECredential: MD

Location Address9850 GENESEE AVE STE 900La Jolla, CA 92037-1220

Mailing Address9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900La Jolla, CA 92037-1220

Phone(858) 452-1279

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 25, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 24, 2024

✔ NPI 1154909687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A192098

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

9850 GENESEE AVE STE 900, La Jolla, CA 92037

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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

Christopher Rice 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 ID1850831686

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240909000353

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

85 services38 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

75 services32 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

46 services46 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92037 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$140.22 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$108.42 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

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