1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. California
  4. Whittier
  5. Optometrist
  6. NPI Profile

DEREK R. RICE, O.D., PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIC CORP.
NPI 1932376399
Optometrist in Whittier, CA

Active since May 14, 2008
16414 WHITTIER BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 90603(562) 947-0391(562) 947-0871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Derek R. Rice, O.d., Professional Optometric Corp. NPPES

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

DEREK R. RICE, O.D., PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIC CORP. (NPI 1932376399) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Whittier, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. The organization lists Derek Robert Rice, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932376399
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDEREK R. RICE, O.D., PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRIC CORP.
Location Address16414 WHITTIER BLVDWhittier, CA 90603-3043
Mailing Address16414 Whittier BlvdWhittier, CA 90603-3043 · (562) 947-0391 · Fax (562) 947-0871
Phone(562) 947-0391
Fax(562) 947-0871
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDerek Robert RicePresident · (562) 947-0391
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2008
✔ NPI 1932376399 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 9344T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Also ListedEyewear SupplierTaxonomy 332H00000X · License 9344T (CA)
16414 WHITTIER BLVD, Whittier, CA 90603
Open in Google Maps ↗

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU72109CA
Medicare PINOP9344CA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Derek R. Rice, O.d., Professional Optometric Corp. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Derek Rice, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1952486417
16414 WHITTIER BLVD
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 947-0391
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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 Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. is 1932376399. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2008.

Where is Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. located?

Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. is located at 16414 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90603. The listed phone number is (562) 947-0391.

What is Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek R. Rice, O.D., Professional Optometric Corp. was last updated on May 14, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.