JOSHUA L. RICE MD – NPI #1164503744
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
JOSHUA RICE is a physician located in LOS ANGELES, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164503744 to JOSHUA RICE on October 18, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease
The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 13, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSHUA RICE below.
NPI Profile for
JOSHUA L. RICE
(more than 19 years ago)
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017-4805 Phone: (213) 977-4979 Fax: (213) 977-0544
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Identifiers for JOSHUA RICE
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | CA | 00A875430 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary) |
CA | A87543 |
| 208M00000X - Hospitalist |
CA | A87543 |
| 207RC0200X - Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine |
CA | A87543 |
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine |
CA | A87543 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOSHUA RICE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL1225 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 - PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHN'S HEALTH CENTER2121 SANTA MONICA BLVD
SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
- GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL1225 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
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