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MELISSA RICE PA-C
NPI 1245824176
Physician Assistant in Fort Myers, FL

Active since February 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7205 CYPRESS DR, FORT MYERS, FL 33907(239) 420-1359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2026, Jul 21, 2024, Dec 21, 2022 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melissa Rice Pa-c NPPES

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

MELISSA RICE PA-C (NPI 1245824176) is an individual physician assistant in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (PA9114072) and active in the NPI registry since February 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245824176
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA RICECredential: PA-C
Location Address7205 CYPRESS DRFort Myers, FL 33907-2975
Mailing Address12322 Mcgregor Woods CirFort Myers, FL 33908-2440 · (239) 314-4878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1245824176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · PA9114072
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
7205 CYPRESS DR, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid109647700FL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Rice Pa-c 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 ID7911313457
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210309001517
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33907 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 3

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
7205 CYPRESS DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33907
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
7205 CYPRESS DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33907
Assisted Living Facility
7205 CYPRESS DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33907

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 Melissa Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Rice is 1245824176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2021.

Where is Melissa Rice located?

Melissa Rice practices at 7205 Cypress Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907. The listed phone number is (239) 420-1359.

What is Melissa Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Rice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Rice 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 Melissa Rice accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Rice 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Rice was last updated on October 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.