Philip Andrew Rich, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Philip Andrew Rich is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Reno, NV with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 47 years in psychiatry & neurology, Philip Andrew Rich, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Reno. Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5440dNPPES updated 2011-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
628 N Lake St, Reno, NV 89501-1020
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.2%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Nevada0.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.8%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
170
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
359
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,054
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $528k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
71 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 Philip Andrew Rich's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Philip Andrew Rich
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Philip Andrew Rich for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Reno 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 Philip Andrew Rich
NPI records show Dr. Rich as active with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 329-1717.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Philip Andrew Rich
Practice Location
628 N Lake St, Reno, NV 89501-1020
Mailing Address
628 N Lake St, Reno, NV 89501-1020
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