Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joseph Ratchford work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph Ratchford at 4 hospitals: East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Effingham Health System, Savannah Health Services LLC dba Memorial Health University Medical Center and St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joseph Ratchford see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Pooler, GA and Springfield, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joseph Ratchford's specialty?
- Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
- Does Joseph Ratchford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Ratchford accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joseph Ratchford?
- (912) 988-1283, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joseph Ratchford's NPI number?
- 1730280512. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joseph Ratchford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Ratchford at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- East Georgia Regional Medical CenterStatesboro, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110075
- Effingham Health SystemSpringfield, GA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 111306
- Savannah Health Services LLC dba Memorial Health University Medical CenterSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110036
- St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110043
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Ratchford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 123 Canal St, Suite 203Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 988‑1283
- 1571 Hwy 21 SSpringfield, GA 31329 (912) 754‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Ratchford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Effingham Rehab Services, LLC155 clinicians in the group
- Effingham Medical Partners, LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Pooler
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pooler, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Emory University School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730280512 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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