Dr John Ralph Hratko, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Nazareth, PA

Dr John Ralph Hratko, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice St Luke's Physician Group Inc, Star Community Health Inc and his current practice location is 207 N Main St, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 746-2061.

Dr John Ralph Hratko is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number 037569-E) 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 1659369841.

Contact Information

Dr John Ralph Hratko, MD
207 N Main St,
Nazareth, PA 18064-1444
(610) 746-2061
(610) 365-8636

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Ralph Hratko
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience41 Years
Location207 N Main St, Nazareth, Pennsylvania
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 John Ralph Hratko graduated from medical school in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659369841
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/11/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335153238
  • Enrollment ID: I20060131000222

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Ralph Hratko such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659369841NPI-NPPES
672920OtherSENIOR BLUE
160035967OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
01046501OtherCAPITAL BLUE CROSS
050619400OtherKEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EAST
1520361OtherGATEWAY
672920OtherPAMEDICARE/CMS
1136059/05OtherMEDICAL ASSITANCE/ACCESS
5052165OtherAETNA US HEALTHCARE
9084429001OtherCIGNA
0018878060001MedicaidPA
050619400OtherPERSONAL CHOICE
672920OtherHIGHMARK
672920OtherKEYSTONE HEALTHPLAN CENTR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 037569-E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Hospital BethlehemBethlehem, PAHospital
St Luke's Hospital - Anderson CampusEaston, PAHospital
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAHospital
St Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg, NJHospital
St Luke's Hospital - Monroe CampusStroudsburg, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
St Luke's Physician Group Inc67097983331739
Star Community Health Inc761821523732

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 John Ralph Hratko allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSt Lukes Physician Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700984622
PECOS PAC ID: 6709798333
Enrollment ID: O20040226000062
Entity NameStar Community Health Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033686159
PECOS PAC ID: 7618215237
Enrollment ID: O20190206002009

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 John Ralph Hratko 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 John Ralph Hratko, MD
207 N Main St,
Nazareth, PA 18064-1444

Ph: (610) 746-2061
Dr John Ralph Hratko, MD
207 N Main St,
Nazareth, PA 18064-1444

Ph: (610) 746-2061

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Nazareth, PA


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