Ralph Darling, MD
NPI 1174513956 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Darling, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1174513956).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174513956
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 182202 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,078 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 430 | $31 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 245 | $20 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 192 | $20 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 147 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 134 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 128 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,349 across 60 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2017-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Darling's NPI number?
- Ralph Darling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174513956, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Darling's specialty?
- Ralph Darling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Darling located?
- Ralph Darling's practice location on file with NPPES is 391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 5, Albany, NY 12208-3412.
- What is Ralph Darling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Darling is (518) 262-5640.
- Does Ralph Darling accept Medicare?
- Ralph Darling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Darling's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Darling's NPI (1174513956) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.