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Nicole Ralston, PA, MA

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, depression, neurological disorders

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

Nicole Ralston, PA, MA is in Aurora, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Nicole Ralston, PA, MA is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital - Neurosciences Center and University of Colorado Medicine.

Office Locations

12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

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University of Colorado Medicine

1635 Aurora Court 4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-2080

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5920 Mcintyre Street
Golden, CO 80403

(720) 434-4876

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University of Colorado Medicine

9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124

(720) 848-2200

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Some issues Nicole Ralston, PA, MA can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nicole Ralston, PA, MA treated as in Aurora, CO during 2016 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
nursing home care	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	13
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	27
Dementia	56
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nicole Ralston, PA, MA treated as in Aurora, CO during 2017 were chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

chronic care	18
doctor visit	620

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	68
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	21
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nicole Ralston, PA, MA treated as in Aurora, CO during 2018 were chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

chronic care	39
doctor visit	583

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	45
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	14
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Nicole Ralston, PA, MA treated as in Aurora, CO during 2019 were chronic care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
chronic care	52
doctor visit	591
injections	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	53
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	14
Dementia	72
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2020

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2021

Hypertension	26
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA in 2022

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Nicole Ralston, PA, MA treated as in Aurora, CO were chronic care, aspiration, injections and nursing home care.

aspiration	17
chronic care	36
doctor visit	294
injections	17
nursing home care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	56
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	25
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA From 2016 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nicole Ralston, PA, MA treated were hypertension, dementia, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	0
Dementia	44

Education & Training

She has a state license in Colorado.

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Nicole Ralston, PA, MA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Hospital - Neurosciences Center

University of Colorado Medicine

Ratings & Reviews

Nicole Ralston, PA, MA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Nicole Ralston, PA, MA from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Nicole Ralston, PA, MA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$452 VNS Therapy $452
SK Life Science, Inc.	$300 $300
UCB, Inc.	$148 Briviact $128	Nayzilam $20
Medtronic, Inc.	$136 $136

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$749
Travel and Lodging	$286

Biography

Ms. Nicole Ralston practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In Ms. Ralston's practice, she is particularly interested in depression, epilepsy, and neurological disorders. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital - Neurosciences Center, the University of Colorado Hospital, and the University of Colorado Medicine.