Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ralph Maxy, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1568415057
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2165 Medical Park Dr
Hickory, NC 286028809
(828) 324-2800
fax (828) 294-9141
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 10, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200000268
- Medicaid
- NC #890216Q
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568415057. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
478
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,035
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 84 | 67 | $123 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 75 | 63 | $86 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 43 | 43 | $120 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 37 | 20 | $224 | |
72141 |
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | 35 | 35 | $118 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 32 | 27 | $38 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 22 | 22 | $126 | |
22633 |
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | 20 | 20 | $1,741 | |
63052 |
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | 20 | 20 | $226 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 18 | 15 | $36 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Hickory Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,909
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 19 | $1,479.05 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 21 | $350.75 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $37.65 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $23.38 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $17.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
311
Patients
202
Total drug cost
$1,992
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 67 | 52 | $145 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 46 | 24 | $135 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 45 | 35 | $492 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 37 | 16 | $280 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 36 | 27 | $424 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 26 | 20 | $87 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 16 | 16 | $164 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 15 | 12 | $11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $123 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 0 | $132 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ralph Maxy's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Maxy practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Ralph Maxy practice?
Dr. Ralph Maxy practices at 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 286028809. Office phone: 8283242800.
What is Dr. Ralph Maxy's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Maxy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568415057, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Maxy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Maxy accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Maxy commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS 72148). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.