Dr Geoffrey L Rice, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Ukiah, CA

Dr Geoffrey L Rice, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Ukiah, California. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ukiah Adventist Hospital and his current practice location is 248 Hospital Dr, Ukiah, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (707) 462-2924.

Dr Geoffrey L Rice is licensed to practice in California (license number G54691) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1194776948.

Contact Information

Dr Geoffrey L Rice, MD
248 Hospital Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482-4555
(707) 462-2924
(707) 462-1634

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Geoffrey L Rice
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location248 Hospital Dr, Ukiah, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Geoffrey L Rice attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1194776948
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921296534
  • Enrollment ID: I20101227000347

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Geoffrey L Rice such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1194776948NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G54691 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventist Health Ukiah ValleyUkiah, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ukiah Adventist Hospital6406816123104

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Geoffrey L Rice allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUkiah Adventist Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235120676
PECOS PAC ID: 6406816123
Enrollment ID: O20041015000818
Entity NameAdventist Health Physicians Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063718583
PECOS PAC ID: 3274580972
Enrollment ID: O20050407000633

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Geoffrey L Rice is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Geoffrey L Rice, MD
248 Hospital Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482-4555

Ph: (707) 462-2924
Dr Geoffrey L Rice, MD
248 Hospital Dr,
Ukiah, CA 95482-4555

Ph: (707) 462-2924

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