Mr Robert Gerard Rice, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Eagle Lake, TX

Mr Robert Gerard Rice, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Eagle Lake, Texas. He graduated from nursing school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Big Bend Hospital Corporation and his current practice location is 610 S Austin Rd, Eagle Lake, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (979) 234-2551.

Mr Robert Gerard Rice is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 596561) 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 1316230055.

Contact Information

Mr Robert Gerard Rice, NP
610 S Austin Rd,
Eagle Lake, TX 77434-3202
(979) 234-2551
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Provider's Profile

Full NameMr Robert Gerard Rice
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience14 Years
Location610 S Austin Rd, Eagle Lake, Texas
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:
  • Mr Robert Gerard Rice graduated from nursing school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316230055
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2011
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860641529
  • Enrollment ID: I20121012000617

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Robert Gerard Rice such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316230055NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 596561 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Big Bend Regional Medical CenterAlpine, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Big Bend Hospital Corporation72149180367

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. Mr Robert Gerard Rice allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBig Bend Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629271630
PECOS PAC ID: 7214918036
Enrollment ID: O20040527000602
Entity NamePreventative Care Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013196625
PECOS PAC ID: 5193823045
Enrollment ID: O20091110000495

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. Mr Robert Gerard 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
Mr Robert Gerard Rice, NP
610 S Austin Rd,
Eagle Lake, TX 77434-3202

Ph: (979) 234-2551
Mr Robert Gerard Rice, NP
610 S Austin Rd,
Eagle Lake, TX 77434-3202

Ph: (979) 234-2551

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