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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2165 Medical Park Dr
Hickory, NC 286028809
(828) 324-2800
fax (828) 294-9141

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$1,079
Food and Beverage
$829

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.