Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Ralph Norman Mcdonald

Accepts Medicare (pay less out of pocket)

Group Affiliations

DLP FRYE MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Address

2660 Tate Blvd Se,

Hickory 28602-1465, NC

+2 more locations

Phone

(828) 261-0009

About Dr. Ralph Norman Mcdonald

With a distinguished career spanning since 1982 , Dr. Ralph Mcdonald has established himself as a respected Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist. A graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine, Dr. Mcdonald brings exceptional expertise to Frye Regional Medical Center. He is known for his comprehensive approach to patient care and dedication to medical excellence. Located at 2660 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1465, Dr. Mcdonald's practice welcomes new patients. For appointments, please call (828) 261-0009.

Details

Specialty

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Gender

M

Medical School

West Virginia University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1982

Offers Telehealth Services

No

Accepts Medicare Assignment

Yes

Facility / Group Affiliations

Facility Type

Hospital

Facility

FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Facility Type

Group

Group Name

DLP FRYE MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Member Count

90

Accepts Medicare Assignment

Y

Utilization Data

Procedure Category

Coronary angioplasty and stenting

Count

46

Percentile

67

Procedure Category

Pacemaker insertion or repair

Count

1-10

Percentile

Quality Payment Program (QPP) Performance

MIPS Measure

Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Tobacco use

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Depression screening

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Practice Improvements for Bilateral Exchange of Patient Information

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Implementation of medication management practice improvements

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Use of decision support and standardized treatment protocols

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Implementation of fall screening and assessment programs

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF < 40%)

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

Controlling High Blood Pressure

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

e-Prescribing

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

Health Information Exchange(HIE) Bi-Directional Exchange

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

ONC-ACB Surveillance Attestation

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

ONC Direct Review Attestation

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

Attestation

No

MIPS Measure

Public Health Registry Reporting

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Clinical Data Registry Reporting

Attestation

Yes

MIPS Measure

Security Risk Analysis

Attestation

Yes

Clinician Utilization Performance Scores

Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report

Practice State: NC

Line Service Count: 284

Beneficiary Count: 270

Routine electrocardiogram (ekg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report

Practice State: NC

Line Service Count: 70

Beneficiary Count: 59

Ultrasound examination of heart including color-depicted blood flow rate, direction, and valve function

Practice State: NC

Line Service Count: 102

Beneficiary Count: 102

Insertion of catheter in left heart for imaging of blood vessels or grafts and left lower heart

Practice State: NC

Line Service Count: 45

Beneficiary Count: 45

Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck

Practice State: NC

Line Service Count: 21

Beneficiary Count: 21

Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes

Practice State: NC

Line Service Count: 79

Beneficiary Count: 75

Locations

2660 Tate Blvd Se

Hickory, NC 28602 -1465
Phone: (828) 261-0009

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1771 Tate Blvd Se
Suite 201
Hickory, NC 28602 -4250
Phone: (828) 324-4804

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