Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout MAXY
Based in Hickory, NC, Ralph Jean Maxy, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Ralph graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1994. Ralph is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 186 services to 167 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 324-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2165 MEDICAL PARK DR
Hickory, NC 28602
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
186 services · 167 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
22 |
| 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 | Procedure | 63052 |
13 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
13 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
49 |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
52 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
20 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hickory 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Maxy's specialty?
Dr. Maxy is an orthopedic surgeon in Hickory, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Maxy?
Dr. Maxy is listed at 2165 MEDICAL PARK DR, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Maxy?
The number on file is (828) 324-2800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Maxy?
Dr. Maxy's National Provider Identifier is 1568415057. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Maxy's medical education?
Dr. Maxy attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Maxy have?
Dr. Maxy has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Maxy known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Maxy performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, 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 and fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc; reads or performs imaging such as mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast and mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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