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- 65 Medical Park Blvd, Ste 101, Pineville, LA 71360
About Dr. Ralston
Based in Pineville, LA, James G. Ralston, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. James graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 1982. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,894 services to 2,177 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, exam of the internal drainage system of eye, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1003891433 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (318) 473-9958
- Email not available
Practice Locations
65 MEDICAL PARK BLVD STE 101
Pineville, LA 71360
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,894 services · 2,177 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,169 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
379 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
356 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
325 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
274 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
237 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Pineville 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ralston?
Dr. Ralston is an eye doctor in Pineville, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ralston's address?
Dr. Ralston is listed at 65 Medical Park Blvd Ste 101, Pineville, LA 71360. 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. Ralston?
The number on file is (318) 473-9958. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ralston?
Dr. Ralston's National Provider Identifier is 1003891433. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ralston train?
Dr. Ralston attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ralston have?
Dr. Ralston has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ralston perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ralston performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of the internal drainage system of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ralston's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ralston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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