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Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Nicole Rice, PA-C practices in Chandler, AZ. Nicole is also listed as specializing in physician assistant — surgical. Medicare claims data shows Nicole provided 8,651 services to 301 patients. The services billed most often include injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and osteopathic manipulative treatment, 5-6 body regions.
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555 W CHANDLER BLVD STE 100
Chandler, AZ 85225
16838 E Palisades Blvd Ste C152
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
9815 N 95th St Ste 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1675 E Melrose St Ste 101-103
Gilbert, AZ 85297
8,651 services · 301 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
39 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
47 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 5-6 body regions | Treatment | 98927 |
216 | Too few peers to compare |
| Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 97814 |
123 | Too few peers to compare |
| Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 97813 |
62 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, ropivacaine hydrochloride, 1 mg | Drug given | J2795 |
7,650 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
306 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
192 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Nicole Rice is a physician assistant in Chandler, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Nicole Rice is listed at 555 W Chandler Blvd Ste 100, Chandler, AZ 85225. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (602) 648-5444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Nicole Rice's National Provider Identifier is 1164161337. 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
Nicole Rice attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Nicole Rice has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Nicole Rice performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as osteopathic manipulative treatment, 5-6 body regions and acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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