Howard L Rice, MD
Howard L Rice, MD has been part of the Cupertino medical community since 2005 in independent practice. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Recent · 71dNPPES updated 2026-02-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10353 Torre Ave Ste a, Cupertino, CA 95014-3217
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
69
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
676
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $429k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$915 received from industry
16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Howard L Rice's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Feb 23, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194083
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Howard L Rice for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cupertino required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Howard L Rice
NPI records show Dr. Rice as active with telehealth listed in Cupertino, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 210-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
10353 Torre Ave Ste a, Cupertino, CA 95014-3217
Mailing Address
10353 Torre Ave Ste a, Cupertino, CA 95014-3217
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