Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kenneth Ralto, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1770877193
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
(508) 856-3155
fax (508) 856-3111
Additional location
157 Union St
Marlborough, MA 017521228
(508) 486-5435
Additional location
85 Prescott St
Worcester, MA 016052610
Mailing address
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 28, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #265176
Medicaid
MA #110124521A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770877193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,071
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,504
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 272 164 $81
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 156 89 $121
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 101 39 $216
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 100 66 $132
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 94 18 $307
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 75 18 $368
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 68 66 $133
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 48 35 $73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 43 34 $99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 38 38 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Worcester Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$114
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Nxstage Medical, INC. 1 $110.94
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $2.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$111
Education
$3

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
835
Patients
193
Total drug cost
$143,838
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 107 29 $889
Valsartan Generic 103 33 $5,058
Torsemide Generic 100 28 $3,301
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 72 11 $67,354
Lisinopril Generic 62 21 $797
Furosemide Generic 61 15 $448
Clinolipid (Fat Emulsion/Olive/Soy/Phospho) Brand 52 0 $14,632
Losartan Potassium Generic 46 12 $686
Veltassa (Patiromer Calcium Sorbitex) Brand 46 0 $47,450
Allopurinol Generic 35 0 $555

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kenneth Ralto's medical specialty?
Dr. Kenneth Ralto practices Nephrology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Kenneth Ralto practice?
Dr. Kenneth Ralto practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. Office phone: 5088563155.
What is Dr. Kenneth Ralto's NPI?
Dr. Kenneth Ralto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770877193, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kenneth Ralto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth Ralto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kenneth Ralto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.