William Y. Rice, MD

William Y. Rice, MD
Ratings and Reviews
4.9414 Ratings 76 Comments |
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CP concern for questions/worries | 5.0 |
CP efforts to include in decisions | 4.9 |
CP explanations of prob/condition | 4.9 |
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 | 4.9 |
Wait time at clinic | 4.8 |
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
- November 11, 2019I am so blessed that Dr. Rice is my doctor! I could not ask for a more knowledgeable, professional or more compassionate doctor. he is excellent in every way!
- October 28, 2019just like call on a friend
- October 27, 2019Always greatest
- October 27, 2019good
- October 22, 2019Dr. Rice is amazing
- October 15, 2019He's the best there is. Total confidence in him
- October 14, 2019Very caring. TDBS
- October 6, 2019I always receive thoughtful, holistic and exceptional care by Dr Rice. He is genuine and caring always.
- September 21, 2019Dr. Rice is so understanding, he takes time to listen to you and discuss you problems and concerns. he had to send me to neurology and asked me to email him to let him know how my visit with Dr. Pinyan went, he is truly concerned about his patients. I don't think I could ever find a Dr. as good and special as he is, he is the best!!
- September 19, 2019Dr. Rice was exceptional! He listened to my every concern and answered all my questions. He spent plenty of time with me. Invaluable recommendations.
- September 16, 2019the finest possible physician
- September 9, 2019excellent Doctor.
- September 8, 2019good
- August 29, 2019Dr Rice is outstanding
- August 27, 2019Dr Rice is great!
- August 26, 2019Dr. Rice is absolutely the best!
- August 26, 2019Good.
- August 24, 2019I'm med school emeritus faculty so we converse as colleagues. Dr Rice is very competent.
- August 23, 2019Doctor Rice is the best. He makes you feel like family.
- August 21, 2019*Dr. Rice is the best in town!
- August 19, 2019Dr. Rice is still the very best.
- August 5, 2019I have been with Dr Rice for many years. He is awesome in every way.
- July 29, 2019If Dr. Rice were to retire before I die, I would have a hard time finding another doctor that I trust as much.
- July 28, 2019Dr. Rice is a wonderful, concerned, knowledgeable physician. I have complete confidence in him and like him very much.
- July 24, 2019Dr. Rice cares so much. Talking with him elevates my mood and makes me appreciate life even more.
- July 23, 2019Excellent visit
- July 21, 2019Dr. Rice is amazing.
- July 17, 2019Nothing but good things to say about Dr. Rice. He and his office are very easy to communicate with via MyWake Health.
- July 5, 2019HE LISTENED TO ALL OF MY COMPLAINTS BUT OFFERED NO EXPLANATION FOR THE SYMPTOMS OR RELIEF FROM THEM.
- June 25, 2019Dr. Rice is a skilled physician. Combines his knowledge and experience with a warm and empathetic manner. I have complete confidence in his judgment.
- June 24, 2019*Dr. Rice is an excellent doctor. He's always courteous, professional and very knowledgeable.
- June 24, 2019Was one of *Dr. Rice's first patients have recommended many people to him and the practice.
- June 24, 2019trust Dr. Rice completely
- June 16, 2019Dr. Rice is simply excellent. I have never had a doctor who has been more time or shown more respect and care than him. He is superb.
- June 10, 2019Not sure what I will do ifor when Dr. Rice retires he has guided my health for so long. He's the BEST!
- May 30, 2019I have absolute confidence in this provider. Excellent experience!!!
- May 30, 2019good
- May 30, 2019excellent care provided
- May 28, 2019*Dr. Rice is an exceptionally fine physician. I am grateful for his medical care.
- May 19, 2019I have total confidence in Dr. Rice. He is an excellent and concerned physician who listens. I get great care from him. He is EXCELLENT in all aspects!
- May 13, 2019No bad experience
- May 8, 2019Dr. Rice is excellent...always!
- April 20, 2019Very poor experience!
- April 19, 2019He called me to tell certain lab results & set up further consultation.
- April 11, 2019Good experience
- April 5, 2019DR.Rice is the very best of the best.He is always open,pleasant and understanding and truly cares about his patients.Never seems to be rushed and his focus is always on you and your issues/concerns/
- April 3, 2019Dr Rice is an excellent and professional provider an his staff of care givers are excellent
- March 27, 2019I cannot recommend Dr. Rice highly enough - he is a wonderful physician.
- March 20, 2019*Dr. Rice is the finest doctor and friend. I have full confidence in him.
- March 19, 2019Dr Rice is very thorough and patient-focused. Trust him unconditionally
- March 10, 2019i am grateful to have Dr Rice as my health care provider.
- March 3, 2019Well Done
- March 3, 2019Dr. Rice is an excellent family practitioner.
- February 24, 2019Billy Rice is an excellent doctor and is always helpful and professional.
- February 23, 2019There is no better doctor than Dr. Rice, always caring and concerned about his patients. I have my sister and nephew seeing him also and would have the rest of the family there if he was taking patients. Billy has gotten me through some of the most difficult times of my life(death of mother) he was so caring and kind. Baptist Hospital needs more like him. He is the BEST!!!
- February 18, 2019*Dr. Rice is excellent!!
- February 13, 2019I have all the confidence in Dr. Rice and my care. He keeps me alive.
- February 10, 2019I continue to recommend Dr Rice and the entire team at WFBH
- February 7, 2019Dr. Rice is one of the best.
- February 7, 2019Always professional but also approachable. Listens and answers all questions.
- February 4, 2019Dr. Rice listens to me and truly cares about my well being. He works with me to find the right care plan. During this visit we discussed followup options for a possible health problem discovered in recent imaging for a separate issue and we decided on the best route.
- February 1, 2019Dr. Rice is excellent. He is an extremely good listener and provides detailed information about the "why" he is offering/recommending. He is calm and understanding as well.
- January 31, 2019Billy is outstanding and a real asset to our institution and primary care services
- January 30, 2019I feel blessed to have Dr. Rice as my primary care physician. I trust him implicitly.
- January 23, 2019I have been seeing *Dr. Rice for over 20 years. he has always taken the time to see me and talk with me.
- January 22, 2019very good
- January 17, 2019Dr. Rice is spending time with patients one in one without interruption. very few MD listen and spends time with patients the way Dr. Rice does . 45 min uninterrupted time genuinely trying to help you with your health problems . I am been to many physicians at WFBH and Dr. Rice is by far the best MD I have met that is so caring for his patients and takes time to listen to his patients.
- January 17, 2019One of the finest Doctors I have ever had.
- January 17, 2019Dr. Rice and all the staff were excellent in all dimensions; in particular Dr. Rice and his assistant went beyond the boundaries of this annual wellness visit to address an issue that had arisen in the two weeks before the visit (recurrent atrial fibrillation).
- January 13, 2019This Provider was very informative and useful for my condition.
- January 10, 2019good
- January 1, 2019Dr Rice is outstanding in every way.
- December 28, 2018Dr. Rice is a wonderful person and doctor. He cares about his patients, and he spends time with them.
- December 14, 2018good
- December 10, 2018Dr. Rice is a very caring, thorough physician. I have the utmost confidence in the care he provides to me.
- December 9, 2018Dr Rice is GREAT
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, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, 1990
Residency
- Internal Medicine, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, 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.