Dr. Preston Rich, MD
General Surgery
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Preston Rich
Preston Rich, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Chapel Hill, NC.
Specialty Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
33
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
General SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1993
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 200000952 | Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Preston Rich
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Preston Rich is an established general surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Other in 1993. Dr. currently practices at Unc Physicians And Associates in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346335585, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Preston Rich as a lower-volume general surgery provider, treating approximately 163 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 308 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Preston Rich received $26 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$26
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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General Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 27599
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Preston Rich
What does Dr. Preston Rich specialize in?
Dr. Preston Rich specializes in General Surgery.
Where does Dr. Preston Rich practice?
Dr. Preston Rich practices at Unc Physicians And Associates in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Does Dr. Preston Rich accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Preston Rich accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 163 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Preston Rich's NPI number?
Dr. Preston Rich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346335585. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Preston Rich been practicing?
Dr. Preston Rich has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1993.