Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Ronald David Caldwell Jr., MD

Individual provider Rheumatology Physician · NPI 1982656567

Ronald David Caldwell Jr., MD is a Rheumatology in Hickory, North Carolina. Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices with D Dennis Payne Jr MD PA, a 4-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
25
Trained at
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

225 18th St SE
Hickory, NC 28602-1364
Phone: (828) 322-9912
Fax: (828) 322-4078
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Rheumatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RR0500X · Licence 2006-00302 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1982656567
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 16, 2006
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 6, 2011

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyRHEUMATOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Group practice D Dennis Payne Jr Md Pa — 4 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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