Kenneth Rice, PA
NPI 1710941059 · Physician Assistant · Melbourne, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Rice, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Melbourne, FL (NPI 1710941059).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710941059
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0010-09853 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
777 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 419 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 94 | $92 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 72 | $12 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 60 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 56 | $41 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 182 | 175 |
| Cefdinir | 90 | 87 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 78 | 77 |
| Azithromycin | 49 | 46 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 44 | 43 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 21 |
| Amoxicillin | 19 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 5727 Prosperity Crossing DrSte 1100Charlotte, NC 28269-2206Phone: (704) 863-9930
- 10210 Couloak DrSte ECharlotte, NC 28216-7679Phone: (704) 801-2000
- 5717 Albemarle RdCharlotte, NC 28212-1634Phone: (704) 563-2150
- 7810 Providence RdSte 102Charlotte, NC 28226-2954Phone: (704) 543-6636
- 1802 E Main StLincolnton, NC 28092-3915Phone: (980) 212-2610
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2025-02-14
- Certified
- 2025-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Rice's NPI number?
- Kenneth Rice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710941059, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Rice's specialty?
- Kenneth Rice is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Rice located?
- Kenneth Rice's practice location on file with NPPES is 6300 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940-2028.
- What is Kenneth Rice's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Rice is (321) 242-7425.
- Does Kenneth Rice accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Rice is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Rice's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Rice's NPI (1710941059) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.