Robert Rice, MD
NPI 1588638019 · Internal Medicine Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Rice, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1588638019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588638019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TN009352 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
369 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $83 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 64 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $120 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 23 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$120 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 173 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 348 | 105 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 109 |
| Omeprazole | 317 | 103 |
| Alprazolam | 316 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 313 | 113 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 214 | 67 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$364 across 17 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
- 2006-02-13
- Last updated
- 2020-09-08
- Certified
- 2020-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Rice's NPI number?
- Robert Rice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588638019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Rice's specialty?
- Robert Rice is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Rice located?
- Robert Rice's practice location on file with NPPES is 7009 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-5706.
- What is Robert Rice's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Rice is (865) 588-8143.
- Does Robert Rice accept Medicare?
- Robert Rice is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Rice's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Rice's NPI (1588638019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.