Michael Ratz, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Pawleys Island, SC

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Michael Ratz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pediatrics" physician in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Waccamaw Community Hospital and his current practice location is 64 Business Center Dr, Pawleys Island, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 314-1314.

Michael Ratz is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MT182424) 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 1922121136.

Contact Information

Michael Ratz, MD
64 Business Center Dr,
Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7963
(843) 314-1314
(843) 314-1307

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Ratz
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience21 Years
Location64 Business Center Dr, Pawleys Island, South Carolina
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:
  • Michael Ratz graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922121136
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991880783
  • Enrollment ID: I20080304000215

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Ratz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922121136NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208000000XPediatrics MT182424 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells inlet, SCHospital
Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SCHospital
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Georgetown Memorial Hospital822494212382
Waccamaw Community Hospital913303693282

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. Michael Ratz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGeorgetown Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982604021
PECOS PAC ID: 8224942123
Enrollment ID: O20031114000600
Entity NameWaccamaw Community Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972503910
PECOS PAC ID: 9133036932
Enrollment ID: O20031126000386
Entity NameGeorgetown Internists And Pediatricians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134296700
PECOS PAC ID: 6800860099
Enrollment ID: O20040824000167

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. Michael Ratz 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
Michael Ratz, MD
Po Box 100199, Dept 325,
Columbia, SC 29202-3199

Ph: (843) 314-1314		Michael Ratz, MD
64 Business Center Dr,
Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7963

Ph: (843) 314-1314

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 55 Alston Rd, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Phone: 843-237-5398    Fax: 843-237-3561

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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