LYDIA RUTH RICE FNP
NPI 1497389902
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Starkville, MS

Active since February 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
900 STARK RD, STARKVILLE, MS 39759(662) 323-4400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 3, 2020, Feb 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Lydia Ruth Rice Fnp NPPES

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

LYDIA RUTH RICE FNP (NPI 1497389902) is an individual family provider in Starkville, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (903540) and active in the NPI registry since February 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Och Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbus.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497389902
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameLYDIA RUTH RICECredential: FNP
Location Address900 STARK RDStarkville, MS 39759-3613
Mailing Address794 Lone Oak ParkWest Point, MS 39773-8068
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2020
NPI 1497389902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in MS · 903540
900 STARK RD, Starkville, MS 39759

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12520 5th St NColumbus, MS 39705-2008 · Phone (662) 244-1000

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

Lydia Ruth Rice Fnp 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 ID143641712
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200608000749
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 9

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 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.
193 services83 patients
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.
106 services68 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
104 services25 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
46 services46 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
44 services22 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
42 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Och Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Starkville, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250050
Location400 Hospital Road /Mail PO Box 1506Starkville, MS 39759 · Oktibbeha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Clay County Medical Corporation

Acute Care Hospitals · West Point, MS
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250067
Location150 Medical Center DriveWest Point, MS 39773 · Clay County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bmh-Golden Triangle

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250100
Location2520 5th Street NColumbus, MS 39705 · Lowndes County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39759 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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.

87.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality96.47
Improvement Activities0
Cost82.55

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Pharmacist
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Dietitian, Registered
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Nurse Practitioner
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Family Medicine
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
900 STARK RD
STARKVILLE, MS 39759

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 Lydia Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lydia Rice is 1497389902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2020.

Where is Lydia Rice located?

Lydia Rice practices at 900 Stark Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. The listed phone number is (662) 323-4400.

What is Lydia Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Lydia Rice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lydia 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 Lydia Rice accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Lydia 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 Lydia Rice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lydia Rice is affiliated with Och Regional Medical Center, Clay County Medical Corporation and Bmh-Golden Triangle.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lydia Rice was last updated on March 3, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.