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Dr. Ralph Everett Oursler III, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1689637613

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ralph Everett Oursler III
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2424 Century Pl Se, Hickory, NC, 28602
Phone (828) 322-2050
Fax (828) 345-0522
Enumeration date Apr 10, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Aug 20, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 900316 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
5403548 Other NC ENVOLVE
1853256 Other NC WELLCARE
5403578 Other NC AETNA
1235C Other NC BCBS
11481674 Other - CAQH
1689637613 Medicaid NC -
A03459 Other NC EYEMED

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Is NPI 1689637613 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1689637613 is active (record last updated 2025-08-20).
How do I verify Ralph Oursler's NPI record?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-08-20.