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PATRICK RICE
NPI 1760455406
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Altoona, PA

Active since February 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
46.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2, ALTOONA, PA 16601(814) 889-2701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Patrick Rice NPPES

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

PATRICK RICE (NPI 1760455406) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD051343L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760455406
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NamePATRICK RICE
Location Address501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2Altoona, PA 16601-4810
Mailing Address501 Howard Ave, Suite F2Altoona, PA 16601-4810
Phone(814) 889-2701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateFebruary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 2021
✔ NPI 1760455406 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD051343L
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
501 HOWARD AVE, Altoona, PA 16601
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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

Patrick Rice 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 ID1254316912
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080915000028
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 4

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 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.
71 services27 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
50 services24 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.
30 services30 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Upmc Altoona

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390073
Location620 Howard AvenueAltoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16601 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

46.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality17.39
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.45

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
73%45 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$17.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$89.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. JAMES ALLEN PRUITT MD
Emergency Medicine
501 HOWARD AVE, F2
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (480) 825-1256
KOPP PHARMACY
Pharmacist
501 HOWARD AVE, BLDG G
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 943-0621
BLAIR RENAL ASSOCIATES INC
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE D204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 944-2107
TERESA ROSE PRESTON PA-C
Physician Assistant
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE B204
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-6111
JENNIFER VARGO SAXION AU.D.
Audiologist
501 HOWARD AVE, D203
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 946-0721
STANLEY WALTER SRAL JR.
Counselor (Mental Health)
501 HOWARD AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-2141
VERONICA LI MD
Family Medicine
501 HOWARD AVE, SUITE F2
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-2701
SARAH SCHROEDER
Obstetrics & Gynecology
501 HOWARD AVE, ALLEGHENY FAMILY PHYSICIANS
ALTOONA, PA 16601
Blair County (814) 889-2020

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 Patrick Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patrick Rice is 1760455406. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2006.

Where is Patrick Rice located?

Patrick Rice practices at 501 Howard Ave Suite F2, Altoona, PA 16601. The listed phone number is (814) 889-2701.

What is Patrick Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Patrick Rice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patrick 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 Patrick Rice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Patrick Rice is affiliated with Upmc Altoona.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patrick Rice was last updated on April 6, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.