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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1588638019 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 755 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.6/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$363.56
17 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Robert Rice, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 17,091 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 89.6/100
- MIPS score · +6 vs avg
- 17K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Robert Rice, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
90 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Robert Rice, MD sits
This provider among internal medicine physician peers
Across the 34,612 internal medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Rice, MD writes more Part D claims than 98% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 56% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one internal medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Robert Rice, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Rice, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Robert Rice, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
17,091 6× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
89.6/100 6.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Tennessee
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Robert Rice, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 89.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) - 89.6/100 vs national avg 83.5
How MIPS and board certification work
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, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7009 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville, TN, 37919, with a listed phone of (865) 588-8143. NPI 1588638019 was issued on 02/13/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17,091 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 755 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 77.7), compared with the 83.5 average among clinicians with a measured score.
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 | 1588638019 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/13/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
89.6389
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
77.663
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Robert Rice, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$364
Largest payer
Neurelis, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Robert Rice, MD - brand share 12.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 17,091 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.
17,091
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
755
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 32,467
- Total Day Supply
- 934,120
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.3M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $349K
- Opioid Claims
- 1,425 (8.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 815
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.39
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 123, 65-74: 297, 75-84: 250, 85+: 85
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, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
602 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
538 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
486 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
479 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
464 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
447 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
438 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
336 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 602 |
| Alprazolam | 538 |
| Omeprazole | 486 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 479 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 464 |
| Gabapentin | 447 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 438 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 336 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 301 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 281 |
* 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 Robert 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
Robert Rice, MD's 17,091 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Rice.
Dr. Damon Abaray
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Samuel Abbas
MD
Hixson, TN
Dr. Matthew Abbate
MD
Nashville, TN
Dr. Kazeen Abdullah
M.D.
Smyrna, TN
Dr. Sarmed Abdullah
M.D.
Lexington, TN
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Rice, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Rice, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Knoxville, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Rice, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Robert Rice, MD wrote 17,091 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 755 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Rice, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Rice, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.6/100 (Quality: 77.7). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Robert Rice, MD located? ▼
Robert Rice, MD is located at 7009 KINGSTON PIKE, Knoxville, TN, 37919. Phone: (865) 588-8143.
What is Robert Rice, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Rice, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588638019, issued on 02/13/2006.
Does Robert Rice, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Rice, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does Robert Rice, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Robert Rice, MD had 1,425 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
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 Robert Rice, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Robert Rice, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Alprazolam, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Rice, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Rice, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17,091 Part D claims and 755 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Rice, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Rice, MD's NPI is 1588638019 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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