MELISSA RICE P.A.- C
NPI 1285683698
Physician Assistant in Spartanburg, SC

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
225 E WOOD ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 29303(864) 583-4420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2022, Dec 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Rice P.a.- C NPPES

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

MELISSA RICE P.A.- C (NPI 1285683698) is an individual physician assistant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (684) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285683698
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA RICECredential: P.A.- C
Location Address225 E WOOD STSpartanburg, SC 29303-3050
Mailing AddressPo Box 743070Atlanta, GA 30374-3070 · (864) 560-4304 · Fax (864) 560-4413
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 10, 2022
NPI 1285683698 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 SC · 684
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.
225 E WOOD ST, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid0042PASC
Other196546SC · Medcost

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 P.a.- 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 ID5698775211
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070105000029
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.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
16 services16 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
15 services15 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Union Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Union, SC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420108
Location322 West South StreetUnion, SC 29379 · Union County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29303 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

96.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality92.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Nurse Practitioner
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303
Physician Assistant
225 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29303

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 1285683698. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Where is Melissa Rice located?

Melissa Rice practices at 225 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The listed phone number is (864) 583-4420.

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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 1 other insurer 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.

Is Melissa Rice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Rice is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center and Union Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Rice was last updated on January 10, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.