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Ophthalmology

Ralph E. Oursler Iii, MD

Sees patients in Hickory, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Ralph E. Oursler Iii, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Hickory, NC. NPI 1689637613. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ralph E. Oursler Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Wake Forest University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.Group practice

Quick answers

Where does Ralph E. Oursler Iii see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Hickory, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ralph E. Oursler Iii's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Ralph E. Oursler Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph E. Oursler Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Ralph E. Oursler Iii's NPI number?
1689637613. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ralph E. Oursler Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 2424 Century Pl SEHickory, NC 28602

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ralph E. Oursler Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Graystone Ophthalmology Associates, P.A.19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Hickory

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1689637613
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians