Lucas Stewart Ralston, D.O.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Lucas Stewart Ralston is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lucas Stewart Ralston, D.O. has been part of the New York medical community since 2007 in group practice. Trained at Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6595dNPPES updated 2008-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202366.81/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
175
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
118
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,816
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $132k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.43 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
22 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
222 E 19th St Apt 6h, New York, NY 10003-2607
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lucas Stewart Ralston
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lucas Stewart Ralston for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to New York required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lucas Stewart Ralston
Dr. Ralston is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 702-5231.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lucas Stewart Ralston
Practice Location
222 E 19th St Apt. 6h, New York, NY 10003-2607
Mailing Address
222 E 19th St Apt 6h, New York, NY 10003-2607
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