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TAMARA DEE RICE MD
NPI 1598733412
Anesthesiology in Greenville, NC

Active since March 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201, GREENVILLE, NC 27834(252) 752-2140 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Tamara Dee Rice Md NPPES

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

TAMARA DEE RICE MD (NPI 1598733412) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Greenville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-00130) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vidant Duplin Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598733412
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameTAMARA DEE RICECredential: MD
Location Address2430 EMERALD PL STE 201Greenville, NC 27834-5743
Mailing Address2430 Emerald Pl Ste 201Greenville, NC 27834-5743 · (252) 752-2140
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2026
NPI 1598733412 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses Licensed in NC · 2015-00130 Licensed in MO · 2002008193
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207LA0401X · License 2002008193 (MO)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 2002008193 (MO)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 2002008193 (MO)
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201, Greenville, NC 27834

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Tamara Dee Van Deraa Md

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid100420090BKS
Medicaid100062670AOK
Medicaid205839707MO

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

Tamara Dee 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 ID4486672284
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150319002729
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

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vidant Duplin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenansville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340120
Location401 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 · Duplin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Anesthesiology
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Anesthesiology
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2430 EMERALD PL STE 201
GREENVILLE, NC 27834

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 Tamara Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Rice is 1598733412. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2006. The provider is also known as Tamara Dee Van Deraa MD.

Where is Tamara Rice located?

Tamara Rice practices at 2430 Emerald Pl Ste 201, Greenville, NC 27834. The listed phone number is (252) 752-2140.

What is Tamara Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Tamara Rice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara 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.

Is Tamara Rice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tamara Rice is affiliated with Vidant Duplin Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tamara Rice was last updated on June 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 45 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.