2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1689651069 M.D.
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ROBERT RICE, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in SANFORD, Maine. 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
375
Medicare Part D claims · 194 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROBERT RICE, M.D. filed 375 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in SANFORD, Maine, prescribing 75% generic.

375
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing

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ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

375 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT RICE, M.D. 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 ROBERT RICE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2005

NPI 1689651069

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

375 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maine

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Maine

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — 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).

ROBERT RICE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 272 COTTAGE ST, SANFORD, ME, 04073, with a listed phone of (207) 324-1110. NPI 1689651069 was issued on 12/28/2005. 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 375 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 194 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count. 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

272 COTTAGE ST
SANFORD, ME 04073

Provider Details

NPI 1689651069
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ROBERT RICE, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 375 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.

375
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
194
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
852
Total Day Supply
25,306
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT RICE, M.D. 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
Latanoprost
124
Timolol Maleate
89
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
60
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol
14
Rhopressa
Netarsudil Mesylate
14
Rocklatan
Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
14
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
12

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ROBERT RICE, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s 375 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maine

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

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s specialty?
ROBERT RICE, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in SANFORD, Maine. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ROBERT RICE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT RICE, M.D. wrote 375 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 194 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT RICE, M.D. located?
ROBERT RICE, M.D. is located at 272 COTTAGE ST, SANFORD, ME, 04073. Phone: (207) 324-1110.
What is ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s NPI number?
ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689651069, issued on 12/28/2005.
Does ROBERT RICE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT RICE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT RICE, M.D. accept Medicare?
ROBERT RICE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 375 Part D claims and 194 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s credentials?
ROBERT RICE, M.D.'s NPI is 1689651069 with credentials M.D.. 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.

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

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