Richard A Ratner, M.D.

Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Richard A Ratner is a Forensic Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Washington, DC with over 60 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 686-2200Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 60 years in psychiatry & neurology, Richard a Ratner, M.D. is a long-established forensic psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Washington. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1966), he has been practicing for over 60 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension.

60+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6826dNPPES updated 2007-09-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5028 Wisconsin Ave Nw Suite 303, Washington, DC 20016-4118

Fax: (202) 686-2208
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

17

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

15

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

160

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $6k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Depression
65%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
65%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$265 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Richard a Ratner's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1966

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 60 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric focus on interrelationships with civil, criminal and administrative law, evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.

Taxonomy: 2084F0202X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1966)

Virtual Forensic Psychiatry Care With Richard a Ratner

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Ratner for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Washington 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 Richard a Ratner

Dr. Ratner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 686-2200.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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