Mark J Ratchford, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Portage, PA

Mark J Ratchford, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Portage, Pennsylvania. He went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc, Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices Llc and his current practice location is 3670 Portage St, Portage, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 736-9614.

Mark J Ratchford is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number OS011062L) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1669479101.

Contact Information

Mark J Ratchford, DO
3670 Portage St,
Portage, PA 15946-6546
(814) 736-9614
(814) 736-9783



Physician's Profile

Full NameMark J Ratchford
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience25 Years
Location3670 Portage St, Portage, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mark J Ratchford attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669479101
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426126483
  • Enrollment ID: I20081006000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mark J Ratchford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669479101NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine OS011062L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Conemaugh Home HealthJohnstown, PAHome health agency
Windber HospiceWindber, PAHospice
Conemaugh Memorial Medical CenterJohnstown, PAHospital
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At WindberWindber, PAHospital
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vantage Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Inc3072424886168
Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices Llc7315166949253

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Entity NameDlp Conemaugh Physician Practices Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932515905
PECOS PAC ID: 7315166949
Enrollment ID: O20140915002522

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mark J Ratchford, DO
1086 Franklin St,
Johnstown, PA 15905-4305

Ph: (814) 410-8300
Mark J Ratchford, DO
3670 Portage St,
Portage, PA 15946-6546

Ph: (814) 736-9614

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Practice Location: 3670 Portage St, Portage, PA 15946
Phone: 814-736-9614    Fax: 814-736-9783

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