Erik M Ratchford, D.O.
Erik M Ratchford is an Urology specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Erik M Ratchford, D.O. has been part of the Grand Rapids medical community since 2007 in group practice. A Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
245 Cherry St Se, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4607
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
363
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
477
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,370
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $208k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.0k received from industry
46 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Erik M Ratchford's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Mar 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2007)
Virtual Urology Care With Erik M Ratchford
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Erik M Ratchford for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grand Rapids required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Erik M Ratchford
NPI records show Dr. Ratchford as active with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 459-3551.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Erik M Ratchford
Practice Location
245 Cherry St Se, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4607
Mailing Address
245 Cherry St Se, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4607
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