Robert Rice, M.D.
NPI 1841461027 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Rice, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1841461027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841461027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 61154 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
70 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 | 18 | $7 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 18 | $809 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 12 | $72 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 11 | $212 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 11 | $121 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$809 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$681 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 1348 Walton Way Ste 5700Augusta, GA 30901-5110Phone: (706) 722-8242Fax: (706) 722-8351
- 3623 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 202Augusta, GA 30909-6554Phone: (706) 863-8155Fax: (706) 863-8175
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004Phone: (706) 721-3813
- 300 Hospital RdDept. General SurgeryFort Gordon, GA 30905Phone: (706) 787-2248Fax: (706) 787-1147
- 25 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29926-2738Phone: (843) 784-8224
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-17
- Last updated
- 2025-03-20
- Certified
- 2025-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Rice's NPI number?
- Robert Rice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841461027, 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 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Rice located?
- Robert Rice's practice location on file with NPPES is 1003 Chafee Ave, Augusta, GA 30904-5867.
- What is Robert Rice's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Rice is (706) 721-8937.
- 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 (1841461027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.