Quick answers
- Does Nitesh Ratnakar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nitesh Ratnakar 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 Nitesh Ratnakar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 523 Original Medicare patients and 1,681 services for Nitesh Ratnakar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nitesh Ratnakar's NPI number?
- 1285667410. 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 Nitesh Ratnakar, 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 | 523 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,681 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)586 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)293 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)173 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)107 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)84 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety35%
- Depression31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nitesh Ratnakar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11 N Locust StBuckhannon, WV 26201 (304) 472‑1600
- 55 Chenoweth Creek RdElkins, WV 26241 (304) 637‑2360
- 68377 Stewart Dr, Suite 202Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 (740) 699‑2747
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nitesh Ratnakar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley Gastroenterology and Endoscopy2 clinicians in the group
- West Virginia Gastroenterology and Endoscopy2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in West Virginia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285667410 |
| 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
- 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