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Physician Assistant

Heather D. Rice

Works at hospitals in Benton, IL · Mount Vernon, IL · Herrin, IL … · Illinois

Summary

Heather D. Rice (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Benton, IL, Mount Vernon, IL and Herrin, IL and other places. NPI 1700976131. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Heather D. Rice, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
20Years since medical school (graduated 2006)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Franklin Hospital DistrictGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Heather D. Rice work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Heather D. Rice at 5 hospitals: Franklin Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Heather D. Rice see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Christopher, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Heather D. Rice's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Heather D. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather D. 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.
What is the phone number for Heather D. Rice?
(618) 435-9699, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Heather D. Rice's NPI number?
1700976131. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Heather D. Rice works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather D. Rice at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Heather D. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 905 N Victor St, Christopher Family Healthcare ClinicChristopher, IL 62822 (618) 435‑9699

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Heather D. Rice as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Franklin Hospital District31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Illinois

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Illinois — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

Graduation year2006
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700976131
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians