Summary

Dr. James Rice is a family medicine physician who also specializes in emergency medicine, bringing a comprehensive approach to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been practicing for over five decades, accumulating extensive experience in both primary care and urgent medical situations. Dr. Rice is fluent in Polish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rice practices at multiple locations throughout Tacoma, Washington, including Saint Joseph Medical Center, Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, and Multicare Allenmore Hospital. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. His practice includes performing ankle-brachial index tests, flu testing, and COVID-19 testing to help diagnose and monitor various health concerns.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 51 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Polish, English
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James William Rice has 3 locations

Multicare Tacoma General Hospital

315 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405

Multicare Allenmore Hospital

1901 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405

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Dr. James William Rice, MDDr. Sathish Karmegam, MDDana Scharfenberg, MN, FNP-BC, OCNDr. Geoffrey K. Mwangi
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
51 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Polish, English Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, Malayalam Speaks English Speaks English, Swahili
Tacoma , WADenton , TXMill Creek , WASpokane , WA
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Stanley Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James William Rice

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James William Rice has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James William Rice has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1975

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. James Rice's office located?
Dr. James Rice's office is located at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
Does Dr. James Rice accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Rice accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. James Rice speak?
Dr. James Rice speaks Polish and English.
Is Dr. James Rice accepting new patients?
Dr. James Rice has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Rice?
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