Ronald David Caldwell Jr, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Hickory, NC

Ronald David Caldwell Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to University Of Virginia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. He is a member of the group practice D Dennis Payne Jr Md Pa and his current practice location is 225 18th St Se, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 322-9912.

Ronald David Caldwell Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2006-00302) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982656567.

Contact Information

Ronald David Caldwell Jr, MD
225 18th St Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1364
(828) 322-9912
(828) 322-4078

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRonald David Caldwell Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience23 Years
Location225 18th St Se, Hickory, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Ronald David Caldwell Jr attended and graduated from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982656567
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890798649
  • Enrollment ID: I20060816000242

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ronald David Caldwell Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982656567NPI-NPPES
14266OtherNCBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology 2006-00302 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolinas Healthcare System-blue RidgeMorganton, NCHospital
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
D Dennis Payne Jr Md Pa32745360164

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Ronald David Caldwell Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameD Dennis Payne Jr Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346250214
PECOS PAC ID: 3274536016
Enrollment ID: O20060816000218

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Ronald David Caldwell Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ronald David Caldwell Jr, MD
225 18th St Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1364

Ph: (828) 322-9912
Ronald David Caldwell Jr, MD
225 18th St Se,
Hickory, NC 28602-1364

Ph: (828) 322-9912

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