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William Y. Rice III, MD
William Y. Rice III, MD
Ratings and Reviews
5.0390 Ratings 62 Comments |
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|---|---|
| CP concern for questions/worries | 5.0 |
| CP efforts to include in decisions | 5.0 |
| CP explanations of prob/condition | 5.0 |
| CP spoke using clear language | 5.0 |
| Friendliness/courtesy of CP | 5.0 |
| Likelihood of recommending CP | 5.0 |
| Patients' confidence in CP | 5.0 |
| Time CP spent with patient | 5.0 |
| Wait time at clinic | 4.9 |
The overall Patient Rating score is the average of responses to the nine questions listed below. The questions are from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 represents "very poor" and 5 represents "very good.
Patient Comments
- March 26, 2021Best physician and person Baptist will ever have! I drive 7 hours to see him.
- March 18, 2021Excellent listener.
- March 18, 2021*W. Rice is professional, attentive and friendly. I trust his knowledge & experience. He will research my (and my family's) condition when necessary.
- February 22, 2021Dr. Rice is the absolute best. He is compassionate and kind.
- February 19, 2021Excellent provider.
- February 18, 2021very good
- February 17, 2021Dr. Rice is very professional and respectful. he is an excellent health provider.
- February 5, 2021Dr. Billy Rice is excellence personified.
- February 1, 2021*Dr. Rice is an excellent physician. I have a lot of confidence in him. Very thorough & he includes me in decision making.
- January 22, 2021Dr. Rice was outstanding as usual a model physician
- January 18, 2021I trust Billy unconditionallyHe is the best period.
- January 14, 2021very good
- January 14, 2021Dr. Rice could be a counselor. He cares about you, and he is so patient. If the world saw Dr. Rice, it would be full of happier and more content people.
- January 13, 2021Dr. Rice is a very supportive physician. I trust him.
- January 5, 2021Dr Rice is the most compassionate and thorough physician! He listens carefully and never seems as if he is rushing off to the next patient. I am grateful for his fine care.
- December 18, 2020Dr. Rice always exceeds my expectations with his caring and concern. I've been a patient of Dr. Rice for over 30 years. I drive from TN to see him because of who he is. He never rushes, spends tons of time with me, genuinely cares about me and always responds back to me immediately with concerns that I may have. I cannot recommend him enough....he's the absolute best thing about internal medicine at WFBH.
- December 18, 2020He is the best doctor. You cant ask for a better one.
- December 17, 2020Dr. Rice is an exceptional physician.
- December 14, 2020Dr. Rice is excellent and is the Deacon of what an MD should be. I am an MD as well.
- December 8, 2020Dr. Rice is an exceptional physician who demonstrates such care and concern for his patients. He is the best doctor I've ever had.
- December 1, 2020Excellent caring provider.
- November 30, 2020Dr. Rice is absolutely flawless. No kidding.
- November 29, 2020Dr. Rice and his team are definitely top shelf.
- November 29, 2020Dr. Rice is simply the best - professional and caring.
- November 29, 2020so kind and patient. answers all questions and ensures that I understand
- November 25, 2020amazing, excellent, and I am so thankful.
- November 17, 2020Gives time to pt. for health concerns.
- November 12, 2020Outstanding care at this visit as always. I am thankful to have Dr. Rice as my primary care physician.
- November 8, 2020Always provides best care.... great dr.
- November 3, 2020Dr Rice is incredibly caring, knowledgeable and generous with his time.
- October 24, 2020Dr. Rice and his staff provide excellent care of me in my last visit. I actually enjoy my visits with Dr Rice he is knowledgeable, caring, patient and he listens well. He has been my primary care physician for nearly 25 plus years. And that does make a difference In how I perceive his care and concern for me.
- October 22, 2020As always with this provider experience was outstanding!
- October 22, 2020We need more physicians like *Dr. Rice.
- September 22, 2020Dr. Rice is an excellent physician. He is professional, friendly, and goes above and beyond to provide excellent care.
- September 16, 2020Among the few finest physicians at Wake Forest
- September 6, 2020great care team
- August 31, 2020Dr. Rice has been my physician for many years. I am confident he has my best interests at heart and that I enjoy the best health possible. He is a very trusted health provider.
- August 30, 2020Dr. Rice is the brightest internist I have ever seen. He is truly compassionate and has an exceptional bed side manner. I am blessed to have him as my doctor!
- August 19, 2020exceeded visit
- August 14, 2020very good
- August 13, 2020good
- August 6, 2020Billy Rice is the best. Take good care of him. Very responsive, especially to questions submitted via the portal.
- August 4, 2020Dr. Rice is so thoughtful.
- July 29, 2020Dr. Rice is a very caring physician. He always takes time to listen to my concerns.
- July 28, 2020Dr Rice is a pro!!As is his team
- July 23, 2020Best possible.
- July 22, 2020Dr. Rice is the best!!
- July 21, 2020Thoughtful, caring, dedicated physician
- July 21, 2020Dr Rice is extraordinary in many aspects of his role as doctor; warm, professional, great listener, engaged. I trust him unconditionally
- July 12, 2020My first experience with a video conference with Dr. Rice and it went extremely well. My husband was included which was very helpful since my reason for the visit was "passing out" and my husband could provide Dr. Rice with information about what happened.
- June 29, 2020Dr. Rice is the best of the best. He is a great listener and very thorough in his assessments. He spends as much time as needed and never feels as if he is rushed or distracted. There could not be a better primary care doctor than Dr. Rice.
- June 29, 2020Have been seeing Dr. Rice for many years and he is always pleasant and caring.
- June 27, 2020Top Drawer - Go to Dr
- June 26, 2020In my visit I was impressed by the professional and caring history and physical provided. The visit was very informative for me.
- June 23, 2020Dr Rice is an outstanding, compassionate physician.
- June 18, 2020Billy Rice is the PERFECT physician. Couldn't ask for better care
- June 12, 2020Dr. Rice has been my doctor for 27 years. He cannot retire before I die. I have complete confidence in him and his ability.
- May 31, 2020Dr. Rice has been my primary care provider for years and I have complete trust in him. He is a wonderful, caring physician.
- May 30, 2020I Love the care that Dr Rice give me as his patient
- May 25, 2020Excellent discussion with clear explanation of meds needed.
- May 21, 2020Dr. Rice has been my primary care provider for about 30 years. That's because he is excellent.
- May 19, 2020Good
Locations
University Internal Medicine - Country Club
at Medical Plaza – Country Club
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1984
- MD, Wake Forest School of Medicine, 1989
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1990
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1992
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
Positions
- Physician
- Associate Professor, General Internal Medicine
Insurance
Wake Forest Baptist accepts most major health insurance plans for hospital, physician and clinic services and participates in Medicare and Medicaid government programs. For more information, visit Billing and Insurance.
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January 2019
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
LMC ONLY - Contracts specific to support Lexington employer groups, low volume
BEECHSTREET PPO
NATIONAL PROVIDER NETWORK/MEDICAL RESOURCES
PHCS/MULTIPLAN
CHC ONLY - contracts specific to support CHC
AETNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (limited providers)
THN-TRIAD HEALTH NETWORK MA Plans only (Humana Medicare and Healthteam Advantage)
TRICARE
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Golf-inhibiting gynecomastia associated with atorvastatin therapy. Hammons KB, Edwards RF, Rice WY. Pharmacotherapy. 2006 Aug; 26(8):1165-8.