2026 NPPES data Medical Physician Assistant NPI 1447684527 P.A.
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ABBY RICE, P.A.

Medical Physician Assistant in SEARCY, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 336 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ABBY RICE, P.A. filed 2,799 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in SEARCY, Arkansas, prescribing 88% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ABBY RICE, P.A.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,799 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ABBY RICE, P.A.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/26/2013

NPI 1447684527

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,799 160% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Arkansas

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ABBY RICE, P.A. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding P.A. credentials at 3130 E RACE AVE STE 100, SEARCY, AR, 72143, with a listed phone of (501) 268-5845. NPI 1447684527 was issued on 08/26/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RICE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,799 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 336 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $190K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3130 E RACE AVE STE 100
SEARCY, AR 72143

Provider Details

NPI 1447684527
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials P.A.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/26/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ABBY RICE, P.A. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
HEBER SPRINGS, AR
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 040014

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ABBY RICE, P.A. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,799 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,799
Total Claims
$190K
Total Drug Cost
336
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,024
Total Day Supply
142,352
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$137K
Generic Drug Cost
$53K
Opioid Claims
80 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
196

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.22
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 58, 65-74: 153, 75-84: 100, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ABBY RICE, P.A. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
130
Levothyroxine Sodium
106
Gabapentin
97
Omeprazole
69
Fluticasone Propionate
68
Cefdinir
66
Losartan Potassium
60
Furosemide
59
Potassium Chloride
57
Sertraline Hcl
54

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How ABBY RICE, P.A. fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

ABBY RICE, P.A.'s 2,799 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RICE.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABBY RICE, P.A.'s specialty?
ABBY RICE, P.A. specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in SEARCY, Arkansas. Credentials: P.A..
How much does ABBY RICE, P.A. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ABBY RICE, P.A. wrote 2,799 Medicare Part D claims totaling $190K in drug costs for 336 beneficiaries.
Where is ABBY RICE, P.A. located?
ABBY RICE, P.A. is located at 3130 E RACE AVE STE 100, SEARCY, AR, 72143. Phone: (501) 268-5845.
What is ABBY RICE, P.A.'s NPI number?
ABBY RICE, P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447684527, issued on 08/26/2013.
Does ABBY RICE, P.A. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ABBY RICE, P.A.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $137K in brand drug costs.
Does ABBY RICE, P.A. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ABBY RICE, P.A. had 80 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ABBY RICE, P.A. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ABBY RICE, P.A.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ABBY RICE, P.A. accept Medicare?
ABBY RICE, P.A. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,799 Part D claims and 336 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ABBY RICE, P.A.'s credentials?
ABBY RICE, P.A.'s NPI is 1447684527 with credentials P.A.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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