Quick answers
- Does Lucas S. Ralston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lucas S. Ralston 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 Lucas S. Ralston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 181 Original Medicare patients and 496 services for Lucas S. Ralston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lucas S. Ralston's NPI number?
- 1841316155. 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 Lucas S. Ralston, 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 | 181 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 496 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 59 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)311 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)107 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)38 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)25 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).
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure64%
- Depression58%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis40%
Hospitals where Lucas S. Ralston works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lucas S. Ralston 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.
- Richmond University Medical CenterStaten Island, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330028
- Staten Island University HospitalStaten Island, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330160
Practice locations
Addresses where Lucas S. Ralston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1058 Forest AveStaten Island, NY 10310 (718) 818‑1058
- 4434 Amboy RdStaten Island, NY 10312 (718) 984‑9658
- 4434 Amboy Rd, Suite BStaten Island, NY 10312 (718) 984‑9637
- 475 Seaview AveStaten Island, NY 10305 (212) 434‑6980
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lucas S. Ralston as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
- Amboy Medical Practice PC173 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Staten Island
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Staten Island, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841316155 |
| 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