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Unclaimed ProfileAbout RANSON
David Ward Ranson, MD is a healthcare provider in South Charleston, WV specialising in general surgery. David trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. David is also listed as specialising in specialist and surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ranson?
Dr. Ranson is a general surgeon in South Charleston, WV. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ranson's address?
Dr. Ranson is listed at 4607 MACCORKLE AVE SW SUITE 306, South Charleston, WV 25309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ranson?
The number on file is (304) 768-7347. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Ranson?
Dr. Ranson's National Provider Identifier is 1306944335. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Ranson train?
Dr. Ranson attended West Virginia University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ranson have?
Dr. Ranson has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ranson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ranson performs procedures including destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance, injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (304) 768-7347
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4607 MACCORKLE AVE SW SUITE 306
South Charleston, WV 25309
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
503 services · 291 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
68 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
26 |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
321 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
75 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in South Charleston 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 20 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at West Virginia University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance 4
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.