Ralph Latta, MD
NPI 1215956602 · Family Medicine Physician · Benton, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ralph Latta, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Benton, IL (NPI 1215956602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215956602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036114358 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,726 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 659 | $122 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 395 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 203 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 129 | $86 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 108 | $31 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 145 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 400 | 88 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 339 | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 301 | 63 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 242 | 55 |
| Omeprazole | 242 | 51 |
| Prednisone | 223 | 119 |
| Celecoxib | 220 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-18
- Last updated
- 2020-11-11
- Certified
- 2020-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ralph Latta's NPI number?
- Ralph Latta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215956602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ralph Latta's specialty?
- Ralph Latta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ralph Latta located?
- Ralph Latta's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 N Duquoin, Benton, IL 62812-5228.
- What is Ralph Latta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ralph Latta is (618) 435-5362.
- Does Ralph Latta accept Medicare?
- Ralph Latta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ralph Latta's NPI active?
- Yes — Ralph Latta's NPI (1215956602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.