RONALD B RALPH M.D.
NPI 1467412916
Specialist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Ronald Ralph's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Ralph is 1467412916. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2006.

Q: What is Ronald Ralph's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Ralph was last updated on October 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.26/100

CMS Quality Rating

7015 ALMEDA RD, HOUSTON, TX 77054(713) 520-6790(713) 526-7731 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Ronald B Ralph M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RONALD B RALPH M.D. (NPI 1467412916) is an individual specialist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L7528) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467412916

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameRONALD B RALPHCredential: M.D.

Location Address7015 ALMEDA RDHouston, TX 77054-2101

Mailing Address7015 Almeda RdHouston, TX 77054-2101 · (713) 662-0138

Phone(713) 520-6790

Fax(713) 526-7731

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 2025

NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2025

✔ NPI 1467412916 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · L7528

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

7015 ALMEDA RD, Houston, TX 77054

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Other Identifiers 3

Other859000TX · Blue Cross Blue Sheild

OtherL7528TX · Texas Medical Board

Medicaid167411102TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronald B Ralph M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163491002

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040928000941

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

399 services75 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

244 services52 patients

Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation 90937

Hemodialysis is a treatment that filters waste and excess fluids from your blood when your kidneys can't do this adequately. It's an ongoing process, requiring regular evaluations to monitor and adjust the treatment for optimal results.

237 services27 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

141 services87 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

82 services65 patients

Dialysis procedure requiring repeat evaluation 90947

Dialysis is a treatment that filters waste and excess water from your blood, mimicking the function of healthy kidneys. Repeat evaluations are necessary to monitor your body's response to the treatment, ensuring it's working effectively and adjusting as needed for optimal health.

78 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number450193

Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.26/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

79.92

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.32

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan

100%289 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

42%244 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

25%65 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

100%983 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

93%725 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 100% · 240 patients

100%240 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers11 claims30 services$6.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers13 claims14 services$66.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier14 claims2,400 services$0.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers15 claims6,000 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers16 claims3,840 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers14 claims14 services$186.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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