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Who is Dr. Ratchford, Internist in Springfield, GA?
Dr. Ryan Ratchford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Springfield, GA. Dr. Ratchford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ratchford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ratchford’s office at (304) 598-4850.
What languages does Dr. Ratchford speak?
Dr. Ratchford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ratchford typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ratchford diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ratchford. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Acute widespread sinus infection
- Acute inflammation of all sinuses
- Severe acute sinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0140: Acute pansinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ratchford typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Ratchford may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ratchford's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ratchford accept my insurance?
Dr. Ratchford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 598-4850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ratchford accept in Springfield, GA?
Dr. Ratchford in Springfield, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ratchford's office located?
Dr. Ryan Ratchford's Primary Practice
1571 Highway 21 S
Springfield, GA 31329
(304) 598-4850
What is Dr. Ratchford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ratchford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336735356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ratchford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ratchford
What is Dr. Ryan Ratchford's specialty?
Dr. Ratchford is a Internist near Springfield, GA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ryan Ratchford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ratchford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Effingham Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ryan Ratchford accepting new patients in Springfield, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Ratchford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Ratchford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ratchford's office at (304) 598-4850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Ratchford?
Please contact Dr. Ratchford's office at (304) 598-4850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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