Dr Paul Keith Ratzker, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Union, NJ

Dr Paul Keith Ratzker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Union, New Jersey. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice The Back Institute and his current practice location is 700 Rahway Ave, Union, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (908) 688-1999.

Dr Paul Keith Ratzker is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA06464600) 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 1235139700.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Keith Ratzker, MD
700 Rahway Ave,
Union, NJ 07083-6634
(908) 688-1999
(908) 688-8180

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Keith Ratzker
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience36 Years
Location700 Rahway Ave, Union, New Jersey
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 Paul Keith Ratzker attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235139700
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/11/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9931138526
  • Enrollment ID: I20050804000140

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Keith Ratzker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235139700NPI-NPPES
7260806MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 25MA06464600 (New Jersey)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Trinitas Regional Medical CenterElizabeth, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Back Institute18503300512

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 Paul Keith Ratzker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Back Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295848141
PECOS PAC ID: 1850330051
Enrollment ID: O20050427000843

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 Paul Keith Ratzker 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 Paul Keith Ratzker, MD
700 Rahway Ave,
Union, NJ 07083-6634

Ph: (908) 688-1999
Dr Paul Keith Ratzker, MD
700 Rahway Ave,
Union, NJ 07083-6634

Ph: (908) 688-1999

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