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Hospitalist

Louis B. Rice, MD

Works at hospitals in Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Dr. Louis B. Rice, MD is a hospitalist at 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906. Phone: (401) 793-4050. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Louis B. Rice had 12 Original Medicare patients and 32 services. NPI 1790878858. 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: Hospitalist
  • Address: 164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (401) 793‑4050
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital
  • Group practice: Brown Medicine
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Louis B. 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 Louis B. Rice accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Louis B. 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 Louis B. Rice see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 12 Original Medicare patients and 32 services for Louis B. Rice. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Louis B. Rice's NPI number?
1790878858. 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 Louis B. 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 patients12
Services billed to Medicare32
Different services or procedures4
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

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 pressure75%

Hospitals where Louis B. Rice works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Louis B. 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 Louis B. Rice is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Brown Medicine217 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Providence

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Brown Medicine

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790878858
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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