Dr. Derek Robert Rice , OD
Optometrist • Whittier, CA
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Derek Rice, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Whittier, CA. With approximately 37 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 1989, Dr. Rice provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 16414 WHITTIER BLVD.
Dr. Rice accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
16414 Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 906033043
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1989
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Whittier, CA
Practicing in Whittier, CA (8588 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
68 | 68 | $135.00 | $133.49 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
19 | 18 | $65.00 | $62.04 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
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Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 16414 WHITTIER BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 906033043 (Tel: 5629470391)
Registered at 16414 WHITTIER BLVD, WHITTIER, CA 906033043 (Tel: 5629470391)
Recorded as DEREK RICE, O.D.
Optometrist (License #9344T in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
16414 Whittier Blvd
Whittier, CA 906033043
Phone: 5629470391
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