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Based in Houston, TX, David C. Rice, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. David is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 105 Medicare patients across 105 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 792-6161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
105 services · 105 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
26 |
| Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | Procedure | 32663 |
12 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
56 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Rice's specialty?
Dr. Rice is a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Rice?
Dr. Rice is listed at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Rice?
The number on file is (713) 792-6161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rice's NPI number?
Dr. Rice's National Provider Identifier is 1861577868. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rice's medical education?
Dr. Rice attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Rice been practicing?
Dr. Rice has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Rice known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rice performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope and exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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