DR. RALPH EVERETT OURSLER M.D. NPI 1689637613

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1689637613
  • Provider Name: DR. RALPH EVERETT OURSLER, M.D.
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 2424 CENTURY PL SE
    HICKORY, NC
    ZIP 28602
  • Phone: (828) 322-2050

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NPI Details

DR. Ralph Everett Oursler, M.D. is an ophthalmology in Hickory, NC with 30 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. DR. Ralph Everett Oursler, M.D. NPI is 1689637613. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1995

The provider's business location address is:

2424 CENTURY PL SE
HICKORY, NC
ZIP 28602-031
Phone: (828) 322-2050
Fax: (828) 345-0522

The NPI 1689637613 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS:92136)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS:68761)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Removal of growth of cornea (HCPCS:65400)
  • Destruction of growth of cornea (HCPCS:65450)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • Ct scan of cornea (HCPCS:92025)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 4/10/2006 and was last updated on 7/20/2023.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1207W00000XOphthalmology900316NORTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
11689637613MEDICAIDNORTH CAROLINA
25403578OTHERNORTH CAROLINAAETNA
311481674OTHERCAQH
41853256OTHERNORTH CAROLINAWELLCARE
55403548OTHERNORTH CAROLINAENVOLVE
6A03459OTHERNORTH CAROLINAEYEMED
71235COTHERNORTH CAROLINABCBS

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This page was last updated on: 3/30/2025

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