Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Hickory, NC

Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Hickory, North Carolina. He went to West Virginia University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). He is a member of the group practice Dlp Frye Medical Group Llc and his current practice location is 1771 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 324-4804.

Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 000032266) 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 1609839901.

Contact Information

Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald, MD
1771 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201,
Hickory, NC 28602-4249
(828) 324-4804
(828) 324-7256

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ralph Norman Mc Donald
GenderMale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience42 Years
Location1771 Tate Blvd 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:
  • Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609839901
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/04/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365475886
  • Enrollment ID: I20100517000890

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609839901NPI-NPPES
56269OtherNCBCBS OF NC PROVIDER ID#
8956269MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 000032266 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Dlp Frye Medical Group Llc812339760191

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. Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDlp Cardiology Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316302896
PECOS PAC ID: 0244534048
Enrollment ID: O20160215000705
Entity NameDlp Frye Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821537697
PECOS PAC ID: 8123397601
Enrollment ID: O20170627003051

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. Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald 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
Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald, MD
1771 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201,
Hickory, NC 28602-4249

Ph: (828) 324-4804
Dr Ralph Norman Mc Donald, MD
1771 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201,
Hickory, NC 28602-4249

Ph: (828) 324-4804

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