Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher J. Rice work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher J. Rice at 2 hospitals: El Centro Regional Medical Center and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher J. Rice see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including El Centro, CA, San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher J. Rice's specialty?
- Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher J. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher J. 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 Christopher J. Rice?
- (858) 759-4765, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher J. Rice's NPI number?
- 1740975150. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher J. Rice works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher J. Rice at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- El Centro Regional Medical CenterEl Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050045
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med CtrSan Diego, CA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 050025
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher J. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1415 Ross AveEl Centro, CA 92243 (858) 759‑4765
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120 (858) 657‑7000
- 8910 Villa La Jolla Dr, Suite 100La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 657‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher J. Rice as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
- Regents of the University of California45 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in El Centro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in El Centro, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740975150 |
| 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