Overview
Donald Ratchford is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Cresson, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ratchford is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Atrophy, Dysgraphia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Decorticate Posture.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
823 2nd St, Cresson, PA 16630
1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Donald Ratchford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Donald Ratchford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Donald Ratchford by calling their office at 814-886-2911. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Donald Ratchford a top-rated expert for Muscle Atrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Donald Ratchford is classified as an Advanced expert for Muscle Atrophy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Donald Ratchford specialize in?
While Dr. Donald Ratchford is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Muscle Atrophy, Dysgraphia, and Alzheimer's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Donald Ratchford accept my insurance?
Dr. Donald Ratchford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-886-2911 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- DysgraphiaDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Ratchford isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- AnemiaDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- BronchitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- CellulitisDr. Ratchford isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.