Dr. William Michael Ralston
Orthopedic Surgery in Creston, Iowa
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. William Michael Ralston, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Creston, Iowa. He attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Adair County Memorial Hospital, Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, Clarke County Hospital, Greater Regional Medical Center, Ringgold County Hospital. Dr. William Michael Ralston also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Greater Regional Medical Center. Dr. William Michael Ralston accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (641) 782-3887 to request Dr. William Michael Ralston the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
William Michael Ralston |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
2769517366 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
- Sports Medicine
Experience
- Over 23 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. William Michael Ralston attended and graduated from Kansas City University Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1417034158
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 20, 2012
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. William Michael Ralston
Medical Licenses
Dr. William Michael Ralston has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 23 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 2006028768 | Missouri |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Greenfield, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Corning, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Osceola, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Creston, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
| Mount Ayr, Iowa | Critical Access Hospitals | Government - Local |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Greater Regional Medical Center
| Greater Regional Medical Center | 34 |
Practice Locations
1610 W Townline St
Suite 110
Creston, IA 50801-1054
Phone: (641) 782-3887
Fax: (641) 782-3504
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1700 W Townline St
Creston, IA 50801-1054
Phone: (641) 782-7091
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, July 20, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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