Dr. William Michael Ralston
Dr. William M. Ralston
Last updated: Jul 19, 2019

Dr. William M. Ralston

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 20 years
  • Graduation year: 2001
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1417034158

Dr. William M. Ralston D.O.

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 1100 Virginia Avenue in Columbia, MO 65212. Can help patients with the following: Baker's Cyst, Kyphosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Sciatica, Spondylolysis, Spondylosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417034158. Appointment can be made via the phone number (573) 882-2663. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. William Michael Ralston, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. William M. Ralston.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. William M. Ralston

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. William M. Ralston as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. William M. Ralston is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William M. Ralston is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Sports Medicine) .

Bills through: Greater Regional Medical Center

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $2531
Wardlow Enterprises $468
Mallinckrodt $40

Other

Travel and Lodging $1961
Food and Beverage $1039
Promotional Speaking or Service $125

Studies

Graduated in 2001

Affiliated practices

Greater Regional Home Care
1715 West Prairie Street
Creston, 50801 IA
(641) 782-3528
Greater Regional Medical Center
246 Public Square
Greenfield, 50849 IA
(641) 782-7091
Morning Star Internal Medicine
1610 West Townline Street
Creston, 50801 IA
(641) 782-3641

Affiliated hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOSPITAL & CLINICS
ONE HOSPITAL DRIVE
COLUMBIA, 65212 MO
(573) 882-4141
GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1700 WEST TOWNLINE STREET
CRESTON, 50801 IA
(641) 782-7091

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. William Michael Ralston have affiliation with practices?

Dr. William Michael Ralston is affiliated with Greater Regional Home Care. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. William Michael Ralston accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. William Michael Ralston is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. William Michael Ralston?

Dr. William Michael Ralston's office is located at 1100 Virginia Avenue in Columbia, MO 65212.

What conditions does Dr. William Michael Ralston treat?

Dr. William Michael Ralston provides treatment for Baker's Cyst, Kyphosis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Sciatica, Spondylolysis, Spondylosis. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. William Michael Ralston affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. William Michael Ralston is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOSPITAL & CLINICS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.