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

Active since February 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12651 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 301, FORT MYERS, FL 33919(239) 314-3223(239) 400-4240 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2024, Dec 21, 2022, May 25, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melissa Mercedes Rice Pa-c NPPES

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

MELISSA MERCEDES 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 MERCEDES RICECredential: PA-C
Location Address12651 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 301Fort Myers, FL 33919-4488
Mailing Address12651 Mcgregor Blvd Ste 301Fort Myers, FL 33919-4488 · (239) 343-3223 · Fax (239) 340-0424
Phone(239) 314-3223
Fax(239) 400-4240
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2024
✔ 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.
12651 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 301, Fort Myers, FL 33919
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid109647700FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), UnitedHealthcare.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

Melissa Mercedes 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 33919 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 2

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

MENTUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
12651 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 301
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (704) 770-7027
MELISSA WERTHMANN PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
12651 MCGREGOR BLVD STE 301
FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Lee County (239) 314-3223

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 12651 Mcgregor Blvd Ste 301, Fort Myers, FL 33919. The listed phone number is (239) 314-3223.

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 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 July 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.