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Gastroenterology

Justin C. Rice, MD

Works at hospitals in Des Moines, IA · Iowa

Summary

Dr. Justin C. Rice, MD is a gastroenterologist at 5950 University Ave, Suite 221, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Phone: (515) 875-9100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Justin C. Rice had 513 Original Medicare patients and 1,211 services. NPI 1528001724. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 5950 University Ave, Suite 221, West Des Moines, IA 50266 · Directions
  • Phone: (515) 875‑9100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
  • Group practice: The Iowa Clinic PC
  • Medical school: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Justin C. Rice, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Justin C. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Justin C. 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 Justin C. Rice see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 513 Original Medicare patients and 1,211 services for Justin C. Rice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Justin C. Rice's NPI number?
1528001724. 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 Justin C. 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 patients513
Services billed to Medicare1,211
Different services or procedures65
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)306 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)225 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)111 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)72 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)41 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%
  • High blood pressure68%
  • Arthritis40%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Chronic kidney disease26%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%

Hospitals where Justin C. Rice works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Justin C. Rice at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Justin C. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Justin C. Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Iowa Clinic PC310 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in West Des Moines

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in West Des Moines →

Other clinicians in The Iowa Clinic PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528001724
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians