Dr. Ronald Caldwell, MD
225 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602 • +1-355-555-1920
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2016)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hickory Percentiles
NPI #1982656567 • CBSA Regional • Rheumatology
Within the Hickory, NC (CBSA local) Rheumatology cohort, Dr. Ronald Caldwell, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 35 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 50th municipal percentile and 81.36th NC percentile (+0.84σ Z-score) based on 142,674 billed procedures for 308 patients.
Procedural volume for Dr. Caldwell is led by HCPCS 99214 (Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation — 693 annual services, $45–$62 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 20610 (Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection, 316/yr) and CPT 96413 (Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour), 226/yr).
At 225 18th St Se (28602), Dr. Ronald Caldwell, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (in-person clinic visits only) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.61/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Caldwell (MD, NPI #1982656567) includes accredited doctoral training (2016, 10 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at 225 18th St Se.
Compared against Hickory, NC Rheumatology peers
142,674 annual services across 308 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Rheumatology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Autoimmune Arthritis & Biologic/DMARD Safety Evaluation | 693 | 50th | $45 – $62 |
| 20610 | Large Joint Synovial Arthrocentesis or Corticosteroid Injection | 316 | 48th | $36 – $51 |
| 96413 | Intravenous Biologic Infusion Therapy (First Hour) | 226 | 50th | $62 – $85 |
| 76881 | Complete Joint Synovitis High-Resolution Ultrasound | 151 | 51th | $47 – $65 |
| 99204 | New Patient Autoimmune & Rheumatology Diagnostic Workup | 120 | 49th | $62 – $85 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (35 HCPCS billing breadth) | 141,168 | 50th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Ronald Caldwell, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Caldwell National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982656567 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28602) |
| Dr. Caldwell Hickory CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (142,674 CMS svcs; Z +0.837σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Rheumatology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hickory, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 21 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.61/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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