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DR. JOHN MURRAY RATCHFORD
NPI 1720816499
Dentist in Springfield, GA

Active since July 24, 2024
1573 HWY 21 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329(912) 547-9453 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. John Murray Ratchford NPPES

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

DR. JOHN MURRAY RATCHFORD (NPI 1720816499) is an individual dentist in Springfield, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (DN123503) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720816499
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy122300000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN MURRAY RATCHFORD
Location Address1573 HWY 21 SSpringfield, GA 31329
Mailing Address154 Early Street ExtSpringfield, GA 31329-4546 · (912) 547-9453
Phone(912) 547-9453
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1720816499 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentistDental Providers
Taxonomy Code122300000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · DN123503
Definition
A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.
1573 HWY 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DAKOTA GARBER DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
1573 HWY 21 S
SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Effingham County (706) 871-1251

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 John Ratchford's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Ratchford is 1720816499. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2024.

Where is John Ratchford located?

John Ratchford practices at 1573 Hwy 21 S, Springfield, GA 31329. The listed phone number is (912) 547-9453.

What is John Ratchford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist with taxonomy code 122300000X.

What insurance does John Ratchford accept?

Health plans from BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HRI Dental & Vision and 3 other insurers list John 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Ratchford was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.