# Ronald D Caldwell, JR., MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ronald-caldwell-md-1982656567
NPI: 1982656567
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ronald D Caldwell, JR., MD is a rheumatology based in Hickory, NC practicing at D Dennis Payne Jr Md Pa with NPI 1982656567.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Rheumatology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2001
- NPI: 1982656567 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1982656567))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: D Dennis Payne Jr Md Pa
- Address: 225 18th St Se, Hickory, NC, 286021364
- Phone: (828) 322-1996
- Group practice size: 4 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 75.00/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 8 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS North Carolina](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-north-carolina) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ronald D Caldwell, JR., use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1982656567).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 94 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,840.

Largest disclosed payer: Amgen Inc. ($386 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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