Quick answers
- Does James D. Ratzlaff accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Ratzlaff accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James D. Ratzlaff see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 472 Original Medicare patients and 5,697 services for James D. Ratzlaff. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James D. Ratzlaff's NPI number?
- 1235134156. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James D. Ratzlaff, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 472 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,697 |
| Different services or procedures | 121 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)821 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)617 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)490 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month (99491)381 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)353 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure64%
- High cholesterol49%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where James D. Ratzlaff works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James D. Ratzlaff at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Hutchinson Regional Medical Center IncHutchinson, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170020
- McPherson HospitalMcPherson, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170105
- Mercy Hospital, IncMoundridge, KS · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170780
- NMC HealthNewton, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170103
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Ratzlaff is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 200 E Pack StMoundridge, KS 67107 (620) 345‑6322
- 200 E Pack St, PO Box 640Moundridge, KS 67107
- 218 E Pack StMoundridge, KS 67107 (620) 345‑6391
- PO Box, Suite 640Moundridge, KS 67107
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Ratzlaff as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mercy Hospital Inc13 clinicians in the group
- Partners in Family Care LLC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Moundridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Moundridge, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mercy Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235134156 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians