DR. ROBERT DOUGLAS RICE M.D.
NPI 1841461027
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Augusta, GA

Q: What is Robert Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Rice is 1841461027. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2008.

Q: What is Robert Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Rice was last updated on March 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.

Active since March 17, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.82/100

CMS Quality Rating

1003 CHAFEE AVE, AUGUSTA, GA 30904(706) 721-8937(706) 721-7508 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2025, Jul 26, 2022, Oct 1, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Robert Douglas Rice M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT DOUGLAS RICE M.D. (NPI 1841461027) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (61154) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, and maintains 5 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841461027

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT DOUGLAS RICECredential: M.D.

Location Address1003 CHAFEE AVEAugusta, GA 30904-5867

Mailing Address1120 15th St # Or6000Augusta, GA 30912-0004 · (706) 721-3813

Phone(706) 721-8937

Fax(706) 721-7508

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2025

✔ NPI 1841461027 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 61154

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 61154 (GA)

1003 CHAFEE AVE, Augusta, GA 30904

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Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 11348 Walton Way Ste 5700Augusta, GA 30901-5110 · Phone (706) 722-8242 · Fax (706) 722-8351

Location 225 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29926-2738 · Phone (843) 784-8224

Location 33623 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 202Augusta, GA 30909-6554 · Phone (706) 863-8155 · Fax (706) 863-8175

Location 4300 Hospital Rd, Dept. General SurgeryFort Gordon, GA 30905 · Phone (706) 787-2248 · Fax (706) 787-1147

Location 51120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004 · Phone (706) 721-3813

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

Dr. Robert Douglas Rice M.d. 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 ID3274818570

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170329001791

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 5

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.

18 services18 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.

18 services18 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.

12 services12 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518

A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.

11 services11 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.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110028

Location1350 Walton WayAugusta, GA 30901 · Richmond County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110034

Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomson, GA

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110111

Location2460 Washington RoadThomson, GA 30824 · Mc Duffie County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30904 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

$164.04 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $41.01 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.89 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

77.82/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.04

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.7

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

EMILY BAUMAN PA-C

Physician Assistant

1003 CHAFEE AVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Richmond County (706) 712-2426

BRITTANY WHEELER PHARMD, MPH, BCACP

Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)

1003 CHAFEE AVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Richmond County (706) 721-9542

STEPHEN W THOMPSON P.A.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

1003 CHAFEE AVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Richmond County (706) 721-2426

DOMINIC RUDOLPH GALLO M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

1003 CHAFEE AVE
AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Richmond County (707) 721-8937

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 Robert Rice's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Rice is 1841461027. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2008.

Where is Robert Rice located?

Robert Rice practices at 1003 Chafee Ave, Augusta, GA 30904. The listed phone number is (706) 721-8937.

What is Robert Rice's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Robert Rice enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 Robert Rice accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Robert 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 Robert Rice affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Rice is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Au Medical Center and University Mcduffie County Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Rice was last updated on March 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.