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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265538235 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Prescott, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 928 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Nicholas Rice, MD filed 10,285 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Prescott, Arizona, prescribing 89% generic.
- 10K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
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Nicholas Rice, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
10,285 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Nicholas Rice, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Nicholas Rice, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
10,285 279% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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Nicholas Rice, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3120 CLEARWATER DR, Prescott, AZ, 86305, with a listed phone of (928) 771-3704. NPI 1265538235 was issued on 09/16/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 10,285 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 928 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $828K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265538235 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/16/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Nicholas Rice, MD - brand share 10.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 10,285 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.
10,285
Total Claims
$828K
Total Drug Cost
928
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 25,216
- Total Day Supply
- 738,445
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $622K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $203K
- Opioid Claims
- 405 (3.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 287
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.90
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 18, 65-74: 338, 75-84: 445, 85+: 127
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Nicholas Rice, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
591 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
561 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
398 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
388 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
329 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
267 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
260 claims
- Gabapentin 219
Gabapentin
219 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 591 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 561 |
| Losartan Potassium | 398 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 388 |
| Lisinopril | 329 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 267 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 260 |
| Gabapentin | 219 |
| Omeprazole | 219 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 214 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Nicholas Rice, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Nicholas Rice, MD's 10,285 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rice.
Dr. Daniel Aaronson
MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Jaber Abawi
MD
Payson, AZ
Dr. Demsas Abay
MD
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Firas Abbas
M.D. M.P.H.
Mesa, AZ
Dr. Hassan Abbas
D.O.
Mesa, AZ
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicholas Rice, MD's specialty? ▼
Nicholas Rice, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Prescott, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Nicholas Rice, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Nicholas Rice, MD wrote 10,285 Medicare Part D claims totaling $828K in drug costs for 928 beneficiaries.
Where is Nicholas Rice, MD located? ▼
Nicholas Rice, MD is located at 3120 CLEARWATER DR, Prescott, AZ, 86305. Phone: (928) 771-3704.
What is Nicholas Rice, MD's NPI number? ▼
Nicholas Rice, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265538235, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does Nicholas Rice, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Nicholas Rice, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $622K in brand drug costs.
Does Nicholas Rice, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Nicholas Rice, MD had 405 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Nicholas Rice, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Nicholas Rice, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Nicholas Rice, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Nicholas Rice, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,285 Part D claims and 928 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Nicholas Rice, MD's credentials? ▼
Nicholas Rice, MD's NPI is 1265538235 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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