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WEST VIRGINIA GASTROENTEROLOGY & ENDOSCOPY
NPI 1023335213
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Elkins, WV

Active since April 27, 2010
55 CHENOWETH CREEK RD, ELKINS, WV 26241(304) 637-2360(304) 637-2362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy NPPES

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

WEST VIRGINIA GASTROENTEROLOGY & ENDOSCOPY (NPI 1023335213) is a healthcare organization registered as a gastroenterology in Elkins, West Virginia and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Elkins and lists Nitesh Ratnakar, Md/owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023335213
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Legal Business NameWEST VIRGINIA GASTROENTEROLOGY & ENDOSCOPY
Location Address55 CHENOWETH CREEK RDElkins, WV 26241-9237
Mailing AddressPo Box 6230Wheeling, WV 26003-0722 · (304) 637-2360 · Fax (304) 637-2362
Phone(304) 637-2360
Fax(304) 637-2362
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialNitesh RatnakarMd/owner · (304) 637-2360
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1023335213 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in WV · 22218
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
55 CHENOWETH CREEK RD, Elkins, WV 26241
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 194 PLANTATION WAYELKINS, WV 26241-5720 · Phone (304) 637-2360

Other Identifiers 2

OtherDR2847WV · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid3810017597WV

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.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)

West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Tiffany Carr, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1174173835
55 CHENOWETH CREEK RD
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-5006
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nitesh Ratnakar, M.D.; FACG
Gastroenterology
NPI 1285667410
55 CHENOWETH CREEK RD
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-2360
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Brandie Metheny, NP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1255576195
1013 N RANDOLPH AVE
Elkins, WV 26241
(681) 342-3000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.3 mi
George Goetz, MD
Gastroenterology
NPI 1366509978
90 N 4TH ST SUITE 300N
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 633-4765
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare96 mi

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

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 West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy is 1023335213. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2010.

Where is West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy located?

West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy is located at 55 Chenoweth Creek Rd, Elkins, WV 26241. The listed phone number is (304) 637-2360.

What is West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy, in Gastroenterology and Nurse Practitioner. 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. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy 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 West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy was last updated on August 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.