Melissa Rice, P.A.- C
NPI 1285683698 · Physician Assistant · Spartanburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Rice, P.A.- C is a Physician Assistant provider in Spartanburg, SC (NPI 1285683698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285683698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.- C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 684 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
46 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 16 | $2 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 15 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 15 | $224 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$224 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | 24 |
| Potassium Chloride | 23 | 17 |
| Furosemide | 22 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 22 | 11 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 20 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 16 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$936 across 39 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2022-01-10
- Certified
- 2022-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Rice's NPI number?
- Melissa Rice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285683698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Rice's specialty?
- Melissa Rice is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Rice located?
- Melissa Rice's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3050.
- What is Melissa Rice's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Rice is (864) 583-4420.
- Does Melissa Rice accept Medicare?
- Melissa Rice is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Rice's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Rice's NPI (1285683698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.