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EFFINGHAM MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLC
NPI 1003060369
Internal Medicine in Springfield, GA

Active since November 12, 2008CLIA 11D0866649 · Waiver
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329(912) 754-7500(912) 754-7505 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Effingham Medical Partners, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

EFFINGHAM MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLC (NPI 1003060369) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Springfield, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 31, 2026 and lists Joseph Ratchford, Partner/member, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003060369
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameEFFINGHAM MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLC
Location Address1571 HIGHWAY 21 SSpringfield, GA 31329
Mailing Address1571 Highway 21 SSpringfield, GA 31329 · (912) 754-7500 · Fax (912) 754-7505
Phone(912) 754-7500
Fax(912) 754-7505
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJoseph RatchfordPartner/member · (912) 754-7500
Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 2019
✔ NPI 1003060369 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 32848✔ Licensed in GA · 45909
Definition
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.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 32848 (GA)
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Effingham Medical Partners, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

6

Medicare enrollment records show 6 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Effingham Medical Partners, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (6)

Prakash Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1700987575
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-7500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Joseph Ratchford, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1730280512
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-7500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kelli Stewart, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1235781766
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-7500
✔ PECOSSame address
Ryan Ratchford, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1336735356
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-7500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.6 mi
Victoria Sikes, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396262267
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-7500
✔ PECOS0.6 mi
Jacob Elliott, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1174225411
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-7500
✔ PECOS0.9 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 11D0866649

Effingham Medical Partners · Springfield, GA
Active · expires Dec 31, 2026
CLIA Number11D0866649
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 1, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorPrakash Patel
Laboratory Phone(912) 754-7500
Laboratory LocationEffingham Medical Partners1571 Highway 21 South, Springfield, GA 31329
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Effingham Medical Partners, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Effingham Medical Partners, LLC is 1003060369. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2008.

Where is Effingham Medical Partners, LLC located?

Effingham Medical Partners, LLC is located at 1571 Highway 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329. The listed phone number is (912) 754-7500.

What is Effingham Medical Partners, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Effingham Medical Partners, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Effingham Medical Partners, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Effingham Medical Partners, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 6 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Effingham Medical Partners, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Internal Medicine (4) and Nurse Practitioner (2). Of these, 3 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Effingham Medical Partners, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 11D0866649) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Effingham Medical Partners, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Effingham Medical Partners, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Effingham Medical Partners, LLC was last updated on January 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.