Physician Profile
Ted J. Nifong, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nifong
Based in Winston Salem, NC, Ted J. Nifong, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Ted graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Ted provided 2,416 services to 1,224 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (336) 784-0505
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5350 S MAIN ST
Winston Salem, NC 27107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,416 services · 1,224 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
435 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
39 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
133 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
31 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
206 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
80 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
470 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
326 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other family doctors in Winston Salem 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nifong?
Dr. Nifong is a family doctor in Winston Salem, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nifong's address?
Dr. Nifong is listed at 5350 S Main St, Winston Salem, NC 27107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nifong?
The number on file is (336) 784-0505. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nifong?
Dr. Nifong's National Provider Identifier is 1063599587. 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
Where did Dr. Nifong train?
Dr. Nifong attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nifong have?
Dr. Nifong has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nifong perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nifong performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nifong's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nifong. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.