Quick answers
- Does Ralph C. Darling Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph C. Darling Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ralph C. Darling Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,240 Original Medicare patients and 2,300 services for Ralph C. Darling Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph C. Darling Iii's NPI number?
- 1174513956. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ralph C. Darling Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,300 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)456 services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)392 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)245 services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)202 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)134 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes45%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Ralph C. Darling Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph C. Darling Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330153
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330191
- Southwestern Vermont Medical CenterBennington, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470012
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph C. Darling Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 391 Myrtle AveAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 262‑5640
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph C. Darling Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Albany Medical College1,056 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Albany Medical College
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174513956 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians