Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ralph Mc Donald, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1609839901
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs on file
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1771 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 201
Hickory, NC 286024249
(828) 324-4804
fax (828) 324-7256
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 4, 2013
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #000032266
- Medicaid
- NC #8956269
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609839901. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,309
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$109,628
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 539 | 364 | $120 | |
85610 |
Blood test, clotting time | 130 | 68 | $4 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 107 | 106 | $66 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 97 | 92 | $14 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 95 | 95 | $66 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 94 | 60 | $76 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 48 | 46 | $12 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 36 | 31 | $8 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 33 | 31 | $8 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 28 | 28 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$982
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABIOMED | 10 | $289.90 | |
| ShockWave Medical, Inc | 1 | $142.77 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 7 | $110.97 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $74.05 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $66.39 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $59.06 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $38.66 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 2 | $33.73 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $29.68 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $25.71 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 1 | $21.98 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $19.24 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $14.50 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $14.49 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $13.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,104
Patients
1,310
Total drug cost
$1,047,074
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 805 | 185 | $693,178 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 640 | 207 | $10,943 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 389 | 148 | $5,159 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 235 | 71 | $9,096 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 234 | 93 | $3,943 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 220 | 83 | $1,451 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 215 | 78 | $1,760 |
| Repatha Sureclick (Evolocumab) | Brand | 208 | 35 | $141,369 |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 205 | 68 | $7,217 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 187 | 68 | $2,603 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ralph Mc Donald's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Mc Donald practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Ralph Mc Donald practice?
Dr. Ralph Mc Donald practices at 1771 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 286024249. Office phone: 8283244804.
What is Dr. Ralph Mc Donald's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Mc Donald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609839901, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Mc Donald commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, clotting time (HCPCS 85610); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.