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.

(718) 702-5231New York, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 1,076 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in New York22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6595dNPPES updated 2008-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

222 E 19th St Apt. 6h, New York, NY 10003-2607

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

66.81/100

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 = better

98.4%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

175

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+28%)60%

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

Schizophrenia
60%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.43 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Ohio University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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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