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RALPH DENTON UPDYKE JR. PA
NPI 1003877655
Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, NC

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 718-7041(336) 718-9622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2024, Oct 28, 2020, Sep 27, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ralph Denton Updyke Jr. Pa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RALPH DENTON UPDYKE JR. PA (NPI 1003877655) is an individual physician assistant in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (102544) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003877655
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameRALPH DENTON UPDYKE JR.Credential: PA
Location Address3333 SILAS CREEK PKWYWinston Salem, NC 27103-3013
Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447 · (336) 718-7041 · Fax (336) 718-9622
Phone(336) 718-7041
Fax(336) 718-9622
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1003877655 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 102544
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Other Identifiers 3

Other500005817NC · Railroad Medicare
Other1003877655NC · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid8101560NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ralph Denton Updyke Jr. Pa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4385686005
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050524000168
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
101 services77 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
91 services71 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
79 services78 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
39 services34 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
29 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Thomasville, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340085
Location207 Old Lexington Rd Box 789Thomasville, NC 27360 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BROOKE WILLIAMS DO
Hospitalist
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-8383
BONNIE LYNN GAUDIN PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 275-3325
DR. DENNIS WARREN ROSS MD
Pathology (Hematology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-3737
MR. KYLE TIMOTHY ROBERTS PA
Physician Assistant
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7080
JUAN CARLOS VARELA M.D., PHD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5570
DR. MARIE HUFFMASTER THOMAS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5000
DEBORAH KRIST POTTICARY
Nurse Practitioner
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7041
REHABILITATION MEDICINE CENTER PHYSICIANS, PLLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5763

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ralph Updyke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ralph Updyke is 1003877655. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006.

Where is Ralph Updyke located?

Ralph Updyke practices at 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 718-7041.

What is Ralph Updyke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Ralph Updyke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ralph Updyke is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ralph Updyke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Ralph Updyke as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ralph Updyke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ralph Updyke is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ralph Updyke was last updated on February 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.