Samuel Ralston, MD
NPI 1891767539 · Family Medicine Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Ralston, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1891767539).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891767539
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F9987 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,045 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 349 | $122 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 236 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 194 | $86 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 84 | $31 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 69 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 31 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 141 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 683 | 187 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 520 | 121 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 381 | 86 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 354 | 85 |
| Gabapentin | 344 | 79 |
| Losartan Potassium | 339 | 79 |
| Lisinopril | 292 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 across 5 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
- 2006-02-06
- Last updated
- 2017-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Ralston's NPI number?
- Samuel Ralston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891767539, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Ralston's specialty?
- Samuel Ralston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Ralston located?
- Samuel Ralston's practice location on file with NPPES is 6101 Woodway Dr, Waco, TX 76712-6111.
- What is Samuel Ralston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Ralston is (254) 537-6300.
- Does Samuel Ralston accept Medicare?
- Samuel Ralston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Ralston's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Ralston's NPI (1891767539) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.