William Ralston, D.O.
NPI 1417034158 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Ralston, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1417034158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417034158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019015416 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 105 | 54 |
| Meloxicam | 72 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 55 | 39 |
| Celecoxib | 53 | 40 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 2 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2019-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Ralston's NPI number?
- William Ralston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417034158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Ralston's specialty?
- William Ralston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Ralston located?
- William Ralston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Virginia Ave, Columbia, MO 65212-0001.
- What is William Ralston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Ralston is (573) 882-2663.
- Does William Ralston accept Medicare?
- William Ralston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Ralston's NPI active?
- Yes — William Ralston's NPI (1417034158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.