Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 70+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1954, having over 70 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including South Carolina Department Of Mental Health. Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (864) 585-0366 to request Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 250 Dewey Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3009

Phone 1: (864) 585-0366
Phone 2: (864) 858-0366

Fax: (864) 585-9208
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Alvin J Ratzlaff
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4587889084
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 70 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff graduated from medical school in 1954.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1316038763
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, September 28, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Alvin J Ratzlaff has been primarily specialized in Psychiatry for over 70 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.


Medical Group Practice

  • South Carolina Department Of Mental Health


Practice Locations

250 Dewey Ave
Spartanburg, SC 29303-3009
Phone: (864) 585-0366
Phone 2: (864) 858-0366
Fax: (864) 585-9208
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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