Quick answers
- Does Nicole Rice accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole Rice accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicole Rice see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 173 Original Medicare patients and 8,978 services for Nicole Rice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole Rice's NPI number?
- 1164161337. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicole Rice, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 173 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,978 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg (J2795)7,650 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)306 services
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 5-6 body regions (98927)216 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)192 services
- Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes (97814)123 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40601 N Gantzel Rd, Suite 103San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 (480) 964‑2908
- 555 W Chandler Blvd, Suite 100Chandler, AZ 85225 (602) 648‑5444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC309 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in San Tan Valley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Tan Valley, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthopedic Specialists of North America PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164161337 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians