Quick answers
- Does Kristen N. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen N. 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 Kristen N. Rice see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 231 Original Medicare patients and 48,825 services for Kristen N. Rice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen N. Rice's NPI number?
- 1558542845. 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 Kristen N. 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 | 231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 48,825 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)2,520 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)242 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)210 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)123 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)103 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 blood pressure73%
- High cholesterol69%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)52%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Osteoporosis32%
Hospitals where Kristen N. Rice works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen N. 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.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050026
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050077
- Sharp Coronado Hospital and Healthcare CenterCoronado, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050234
- Sharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050100
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen N. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3075 Health Ctr Dr, Suite 102San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637‑7888
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kristen N. Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego a Medical Group Inc14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Oncology Associates of San Diego a Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558542845 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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