Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James C. Rice work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Rice at 3 hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas and Scripps Mercy Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James C. Rice see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James C. Rice's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James C. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Rice accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does James C. Rice offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James C. Rice offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James C. Rice?
- (858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James C. Rice's NPI number?
- 1689733172. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James C. Rice works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Rice at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050424
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050503
- Scripps Mercy HospitalSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050077
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1984 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689733172 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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