Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cooperstown, NY

Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Cooperstown, New York. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Bassett Healthcare and his current practice location is 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (607) 547-3960.

Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff is licensed to practice in New York (license number 188502) 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 1598729964.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff, MD
1 Atwell Rd,
Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301
(607) 547-3960
(607) 547-6325

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Derek Ratliff
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, New York
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:
  • Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1598729964
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032258934
  • Enrollment ID: I20091207000387

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598729964NPI-NPPES
01499412MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 188502 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bassett HealthcareCooperstown, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bassett Healthcare3779488325676

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083664221
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488325
Enrollment ID: O20031205000553
Entity NameMary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083664221
PECOS PAC ID: 3779488325
Enrollment ID: O20040120000834

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff, MD
Po Box 725,
Cooperstown, NY 13326-0725

Ph: (607) 547-3960
Dr Christopher Derek Ratliff, MD
1 Atwell Rd,
Cooperstown, NY 13326-1301

Ph: (607) 547-3960

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Cooperstown, NY

Dr. Laura A Kilty, M.D.
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Dr. Kamran I Chaudhri, MD
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Dr. Charles B Deichman, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: 607-547-3909    Fax: 607-547-6325
Dr. Rafael Medina, M.D.
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Practice Location: 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: 607-547-6960    Fax: 607-547-6574
Dr. John A Leon, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1 Atwell Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Phone: 607-547-3960    Fax: 607-547-6574

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