Active NPI 1730280512 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joseph Larkin Ratchford , MD

Internal Medicine • Springfield, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joseph Ratchford, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Springfield, GA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Ratchford delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1571 HIGHWAY 21 S.

Dr. Ratchford maintains professional affiliations with Effingham Medical Partners, Llc, Effingham Rehab Services, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1571 Highway 21 S

Springfield, GA 31329

Telephone 9127547500

Fax 9127547505

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Effingham Medical Partners, Llc Facility NPI 1003060369

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Emory University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Springfield, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +18.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

34.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ratchford (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	40,678	15	$0.10	$0.02
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	6,340	102	$1.00	$0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,592	359	$148.00	$120.17
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,093	351	$20.00	$8.53
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,077	140	$6.00	$0.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	936	123	$22.00	$0.45
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	715	147	$40.00	$13.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	201	123	$102.00	$85.21
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	200	39	$11.00	$0.99
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	191	99	$17.00	$3.41
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	175	175	$167.00	$121.03
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	140	121	$16.00	$15.75
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	134	55	$51.00	$16.22
90656 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	126	126	$32.00	$21.55
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	124	124	$47.00	$30.39
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	95	73	$105.00	$40.55
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	92	92	$90.00	$77.99
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	71	71	$20.00	$17.06
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	54	44	$22.00	$6.36
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	34	24	$144.00	$59.74
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	27	27	$47.00	$30.39
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	27	27	$173.00	$157.52
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	25	25	$285.00	$279.30
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	25	16	$133.00	$49.56
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	18	18	$25.00	$13.21
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	17	17	$86.00	$13.39
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	15	15	$167.00	$147.02
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	14	13	$87.00	$14.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	28,356	13	$0.09	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,538	359	$148.00	$119.44
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,131	353	$20.00	$8.26
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	937	136	$6.00	$0.12
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	652	101	$22.00	$0.50
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	573	137	$40.00	$13.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	297	184	$102.00	$83.49
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	204	204	$167.00	$119.16
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	183	119	$22.00	$7.52
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	175	92	$17.00	$3.39
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	118	118	$32.00	$21.53
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	116	116	$47.00	$28.87
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	110	25	$11.00	$1.09
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	68	29	$51.00	$15.27
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	53	16	$13.00	$1.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	30	$144.00	$61.04
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	34	29	$105.00	$38.16
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	26	25	$175.00	$60.48
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	15	14	$125.00	$34.62
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	13	12	$87.00	$13.72
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	11	11	$173.00	$157.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	34,975	13	$0.09	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,229	336	$147.95	$120.57
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,126	144	$6.00	$0.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,124	342	$20.00	$2.92
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	810	115	$22.00	$0.49
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	762	159	$40.00	$13.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	712	258	$102.00	$85.28
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	434	76	$11.00	$1.15
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	223	107	$17.00	$3.43
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	160	160	$167.00	$123.71
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	126	126	$32.00	$20.76
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	124	124	$47.00	$27.17
85610 Blood test, clotting time	116	11	$25.00	$4.23
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	111	31	$13.00	$1.70
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	107	79	$175.00	$30.55
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	105	79	$22.00	$6.31
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	51	42	$125.00	$34.91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	45	30	$144.00	$61.69
96361 Hydration infusion into a vein	43	16	$38.00	$11.92
96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes	23	17	$127.00	$31.46
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	21	13	$133.00	$49.61
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	15	15	$86.00	$13.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$173.00	$99.72
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	11	11	$187.00	$117.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	25,700	14	$0.09	$0.03
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,336	159	$6.00	$0.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,223	358	$147.86	$122.69
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,186	377	$20.00	$2.96
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	916	119	$22.00	$0.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	835	276	$101.79	$86.27
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	745	159	$40.00	$13.15
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	266	144	$22.00	$5.58
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	240	135	$17.00	$3.40
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	151	151	$167.00	$122.89
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	140	140	$32.00	$20.09
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	137	137	$47.00	$15.74
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	101	80	$175.00	$62.05
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	76	24	$13.00	$2.00
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	68	17	$11.00	$1.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	48	39	$144.00	$60.93
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	36	18	$133.00	$52.05
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	25	25	$20.00	$17.52
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	23	22	$125.00	$33.79
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	18	18	$47.00	$15.76
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	16	16	$86.00	$14.03
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	15	15	$75.00	$70.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	17,070	15	$0.09	$0.03
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,448	179	$6.00	$0.12
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,339	406	$20.00	$2.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,240	387	$147.59	$103.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,032	341	$101.28	$71.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	980	138	$22.00	$0.57
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	713	177	$40.00	$13.33
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	300	165	$22.00	$5.90
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	284	160	$17.00	$3.39
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	249	249	$167.00	$110.69
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	163	163	$32.00	$19.09
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	159	159	$47.00	$15.91
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	127	127	$20.00	$17.06
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	74	27	$13.00	$1.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	59	43	$142.66	$59.41
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	54	35	$133.00	$54.48
96361 Hydration infusion into a vein	46	13	$38.00	$12.68
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	45	45	$47.00	$15.88
96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes	31	16	$127.00	$31.83
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	30	15	$51.00	$15.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$173.00	$104.00
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	24	24	$167.00	$151.96
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	23	23	$75.00	$71.54
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	23	23	$248.00	$229.94
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza	22	21	$175.00	$63.59
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	20	20	$86.00	$15.47
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus	19	17	$125.00	$35.33
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	18	18	$87.00	$12.93
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	18	11	$11.00	$3.52
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	15	15	$45.14	$12.73
90714 Vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria toxoids injection into muscle, patient 7 years or older	13	13	$30.00	$25.17
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	12	12	$25.00	$14.99
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	12	12	$173.00	$161.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	26,700	13	$0.09	$0.03
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,805	214	$6.00	$0.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,476	181	$22.00	$0.56
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,326	410	$20.00	$2.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,274	397	$147.00	$102.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,056	334	$94.00	$70.17
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	984	214	$40.00	$15.40
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	394	198	$22.00	$6.14
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	297	155	$17.00	$3.34
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	233	233	$167.00	$108.30
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	203	203	$20.00	$16.71
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	196	11	$17.00	$0.78
85610 Blood test, clotting time	178	17	$25.00	$4.28
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	169	168	$32.00	$18.54
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	168	167	$47.00	$15.59
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	96	30	$13.00	$1.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	74	54	$144.00	$57.08
96374 Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	57	14	$122.00	$36.12
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	54	54	$47.00	$15.01
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	36	17	$51.00	$14.56
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	34	26	$133.00	$51.06
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	33	33	$90.00	$80.48
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	30	30	$75.00	$71.05
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	30	30	$167.00	$159.35
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	24	24	$248.00	$201.81
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	21	14	$11.00	$3.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$173.00	$100.45
96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes	19	12	$127.00	$35.12
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	19	14	$87.00	$13.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$69.00	$42.76
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	16	16	$47.00	$15.81
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$86.00	$16.20
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	13	12	$51.00	$16.44
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	12	11	$40.00	$11.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	25,650	11	$0.09	$0.02
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,844	217	$6.00	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,608	406	$147.00	$101.18
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,457	173	$22.00	$0.59
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,327	417	$20.00	$2.90
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	987	216	$40.00	$18.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	784	312	$94.00	$67.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	419	212	$22.00	$6.49
85610 Blood test, clotting time	318	24	$25.00	$4.74
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	276	155	$17.00	$3.41
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	230	230	$167.00	$109.55
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	200	15	$17.00	$0.90
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	189	189	$20.00	$16.79
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	166	166	$32.00	$18.43
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	164	164	$47.00	$18.94
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	105	36	$13.00	$1.95
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	104	104	$47.00	$18.88
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	94	94	$90.00	$81.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	79	50	$144.00	$58.39
96374 Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	65	26	$122.00	$41.20
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	56	56	$75.00	$72.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	13	$69.00	$40.63
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	47	47	$248.00	$199.97
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	42	21	$51.00	$16.22
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	39	32	$86.00	$16.04
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	28	20	$133.00	$52.82
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	26	26	$167.00	$163.66
96361 Hydration infusion into a vein	23	11	$38.00	$12.80
96360 Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes	22	18	$127.00	$40.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$173.00	$103.66
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	20	20	$173.00	$146.20
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	14	11	$87.00	$14.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$244.00	$158.60
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes	11	11	$25.00	$13.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,710	209	$6.00	$0.11
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	1,316	410	$20.00	$2.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,246	401	$147.00	$99.20
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,188	168	$22.00	$0.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,078	350	$94.00	$67.69
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	843	218	$40.00	$22.88
85610 Blood test, clotting time	441	34	$25.00	$5.27
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	386	201	$22.00	$5.52
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	366	96	$104.00	$66.40
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	315	160	$17.00	$3.36
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	191	190	$32.00	$17.87
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	182	181	$47.00	$23.40
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	139	139	$167.00	$109.36
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	134	134	$167.00	$160.93
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	116	36	$13.00	$2.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	58	$144.00	$57.00
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	74	11	$17.00	$0.64
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	70	70	$47.00	$23.40
99318 Nursing facility annual assessment, typically 30 minutes	44	44	$121.00	$93.35
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	41	40	$248.00	$181.69
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	34	16	$51.00	$15.16
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	31	29	$86.00	$15.94
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	31	31	$75.00	$73.50
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	29	23	$133.00	$50.89
96374 Injection of drug or substance into a vein for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	28	12	$122.00	$48.51
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	21	16	$104.00	$66.30
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	20	20	$90.00	$76.44
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	20	18	$51.00	$14.16
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	16	16	$47.00	$11.80
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	15	15	$213.00	$130.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$244.00	$145.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 032848

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000431604F (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Effingham Medical Partners, Llc

1571 Hwy 21 S, Springfield, GA 313295214

Phone: 9127547500

Effingham Rehab Services, Llc

123 Canal St, Pooler, GA 313224104

Phone: 9129881283

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

11 Associated Practitioners

Kaitlyn Kelly , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023811270

Physician Assistant

Jennifer Henson , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063448090

Physician Assistant

Dr. Jacob Elliott , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1174225411

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kelli Stewart , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

NPI 1235781766

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ryan Ratchford , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1336735356

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nancy Flategraff , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1346776002

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 03, 2019

Registered at 1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2019

Registered at 1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329 (Tel: 9127547500)

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NPI Profile Active November 04, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 04, 2009

Registered at 499 GA HIGHWAY 119 S, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313293021 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 04, 2009

Registered at 499 HIGHWAY 119 SOUTH, SPRINGFIELD, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 04, 2009

Recorded as JOSEPH RATCHFORD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 04, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #032848 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730280512

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 26, 2006

Last Update: March 04, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1571 Highway 21 S

Springfield, GA 31329

Phone: 9127547500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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