Christopher Ratchford, M.D.
NPI 1154309763 · Family Medicine Physician · Cleveland, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ratchford, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cleveland, GA (NPI 1154309763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154309763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45932 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
730 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 358 | $169 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 205 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 123 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 33 | $203 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 11 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$203 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 82 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 70 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 56 | 56 |
| Cephalexin | 43 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 26 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2855 Old Highway 5Blue Ridge, GA 30513-6248Phone: (706) 632-3711Fax: (706) 632-3711
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-04
- Last updated
- 2021-12-10
- Certified
- 2021-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ratchford's NPI number?
- Christopher Ratchford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154309763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ratchford's specialty?
- Christopher Ratchford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Ratchford located?
- Christopher Ratchford's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 White St, Cleveland, GA 30528-1140.
- What is Christopher Ratchford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ratchford is (706) 865-4001.
- Does Christopher Ratchford accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ratchford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ratchford's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ratchford's NPI (1154309763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.