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- 245 Cherry St Se,, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
About Dr. Ratchford
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Erik M. Ratchford, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Erik graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Erik cared for 1,032 Medicare patients across 1,366 services. The services billed most often include manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and 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'. NPI 1003013392 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (616) 459-3551
- Email not available
Practice Locations
245 CHERRY ST SE, SUITE 202
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,366 services · 1,032 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
222 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | Lab test | 81000 |
340 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
300 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| 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' | Billing code | G2211 |
249 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
87 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
71 | As often as other peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other urologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in Grand Rapids 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Erik M. Ratchford specialize in?
Erik M. Ratchford is an urologist in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Erik M. Ratchford located?
Erik M. Ratchford is listed at 245 Cherry St Se, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Erik M. Ratchford's phone number?
The number on file is (616) 459-3551. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Erik M. Ratchford's NPI number?
Erik M. Ratchford's National Provider Identifier is 1003013392. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Erik M. Ratchford train?
Erik M. Ratchford attended Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Erik M. Ratchford been practicing?
Erik M. Ratchford has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Erik M. Ratchford do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Erik M. Ratchford performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Erik M. Ratchford confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Erik M. Ratchford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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