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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rice, Hematologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Lawrence Rice, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Rice is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rice’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rice’s office at (713) 441-0006.
Is Dr. Rice board certified as a Hematologist?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rice, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rice speak?
Dr. Rice and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Rice typically treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Rice diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rice. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Disease
- Cold Agglutinin Disease
- Cold AIHA
- Cold antibody hemolytic anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5912: Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Rice typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Rice performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Rice. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Rice accept my insurance?
Dr. Rice accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 441-0006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rice accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rice in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rice's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Patients give Dr. Lawrence Rice an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Rice has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Rice, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Rice's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rice's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588758510.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rice?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rice
What is Dr. Lawrence Rice's specialty?
Dr. Rice is a Hematologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Hematologist do?
An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Rice affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rice is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Hematologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Lawrence Rice accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Rice is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Rice offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rice's office at (713) 441-0006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Rice?
Please contact Dr. Rice's office at (713) 441-0006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Rice have?
Dr. Lawrence Rice is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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