Summary

Dr. Preston Rich treats closed head injury, traumatic brain injury, and facial fractures, and performs emergency care, scalp laceration repair, and therapeutic hypothermia. He practices surgery and trauma surgery and has 33 years of experience. He is affiliated with North Carolina Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Rich earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System. He sees patients in Long Beach, California, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Rich 4.5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Michigan Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich has 2 locations

North Carolina Cancer Hospital

101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgeryAnesthesiologyEmergency MedicinePathology
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33 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Long Beach , CACulver City , CALos Angeles , CAGlendale , CA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
  • Respiratory Failure
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Preston Berkeley Rich holds an expired medical license in the states of North Carolina and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Michigan Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Rich's NPI number is 1346335585.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Preston Rich accepting new patients?
Dr. Preston Rich has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Preston Rich speak?
Dr. Preston Rich speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Preston Rich accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Preston Rich accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Preston Rich affiliated with?
Dr. Preston Rich is affiliated with North Carolina Memorial Hospital.
Where is Dr. Preston Rich's office located?
Dr. Preston Rich's office is located at 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90806.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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