Preston Rich, MD
NPI 1346335585 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Preston Rich, MD is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1346335585).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346335585
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200000952 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
182 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 89 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 40 | $134 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 25 | $50 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 15 | $216 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 13 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$216 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806-1701Phone: (562) 933-1820Fax: (562) 933-1819
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2025-01-27
- Certified
- 2025-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Preston Rich's NPI number?
- Preston Rich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346335585, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Preston Rich's specialty?
- Preston Rich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Preston Rich located?
- Preston Rich's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001.
- What is Preston Rich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Preston Rich is (919) 966-8596.
- Does Preston Rich accept Medicare?
- Preston Rich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Preston Rich's NPI active?
- Yes — Preston Rich's NPI (1346335585) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.