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Edit this profileWhere to find Ralph E. Oursler, M.D.
- Hickory location main office
2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602 - Lenoir location
2060 Hickory Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 - Lincolnton location
2311 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 - Boone location
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607 - Hickory location
810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
About Dr. Oursler
Based in Hickory, NC, Ralph E. Oursler, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Ralph graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Ralph provided 2,014 services to 1,765 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1689637613 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
- (828) 322-2050
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2424 CENTURY PL SE
Hickory, NC 28602
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102
Boone, NC 28607
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
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
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,014 services · 1,765 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
375 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
153 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
29 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65450 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of growth of cornea | Procedure | 65400 |
21 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
196 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
168 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
159 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
66 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
22 | Less 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ralph E. Oursler?
Ralph E. Oursler is an eye doctor in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ralph E. Oursler's address?
Ralph E. Oursler is listed at 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC 28602. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ralph E. Oursler?
The number on file is (828) 322-2050. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ralph E. Oursler?
Ralph E. Oursler's National Provider Identifier is 1689637613. 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 Ralph E. Oursler train?
Ralph E. Oursler attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ralph E. Oursler have?
Ralph E. Oursler has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ralph E. Oursler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ralph E. Oursler performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ralph E. Oursler's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ralph E. Oursler. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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