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RYAN KIGHT RATCHFORD MD
NPI 1336735356
Internal Medicine in Springfield, GA

Active since December 14, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329(912) 754-7500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2025, Jun 25, 2025, Oct 17, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Ryan Kight Ratchford Md NPPES

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

RYAN KIGHT RATCHFORD MD (NPI 1336735356) is an individual internal medicine provider in Springfield, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (103471) and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Effingham Health System, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336735356
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRYAN KIGHT RATCHFORDCredential: MD
Location Address1571 HIGHWAY 21 SSpringfield, GA 31329-5214
Mailing Address1571 Highway 21 SSpringfield, GA 31329-5214 · (912) 754-7500 · Fax (912) 754-7505
Phone(912) 754-7500
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1336735356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 103471
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 103471 (GA)
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329
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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, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ryan Kight Ratchford Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2264946599
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250709002037
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Effingham Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Springfield, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number111306
Location459 Ga Highway 119 SouthSpringfield, GA 31329 · Effingham County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31329 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EFFINGHAM MEDICAL PARTNERS, LLC
Internal Medicine
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
KAITLYN NICOLE KELLY PA
Physician Assistant
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
JENNIFER L HENSON PA
Physician Assistant
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
JACOB ELLIOTT MD
Internal Medicine
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
KELLI STEWART NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
NANCY FLATEGRAFF NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
VICTORIA SIKES NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500
EMILEE DODD PA
Physician Assistant
1571 HIGHWAY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (912) 754-7500

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 Ryan Ratchford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ryan Ratchford is 1336735356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2020.

Where is Ryan Ratchford located?

Ryan Ratchford practices at 1571 Highway 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329. The listed phone number is (912) 754-7500.

What is Ryan Ratchford's specialty?

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

Is Ryan Ratchford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ryan Ratchford is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ryan Ratchford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Ryan Ratchford 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.

Is Ryan Ratchford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ryan Ratchford is affiliated with Effingham Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ryan Ratchford was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.