KENNETH M. RALTO M.D. – NPI #1770877193
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KENNETH RALTO is a physician located in WORCESTER, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1770877193 to KENNETH RALTO on June 02, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 28, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KENNETH RALTO below.

NPI Profile for
KENNETH M. RALTO

NPI Number
1770877193
Enumeration Date

(more than 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENNETH M. RALTO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Phone: (508) 856-3155 Fax: (508) 856-3111
2 Other location(s):
157 Union St
Marlborough, MA 01752-1228
Phone: (508) 486-5435
85 Prescott St
Worcester, MA 01605-2610
Phone: (508) 856-3155
Mailing address
PO BOX 415348
BOSTON, MA 02241-5348
Phone: (800) 225-8885 Fax: (508) 334-1977
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 28, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KENNETH RALTO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA110124521A
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 MA 265176
207RC0200X
- Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine		 MA 265176
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 265176

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
55 LAKE AVE N,
WORCESTER, MA 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0978.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
55 LAKE AVE N,
WORCESTER, MA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2011
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KENNETH RALTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER/UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
      55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH
      WORCESTER, MA 01655
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA PDI WORCESTER
      19 GLENNIE STREET
      WORCESTER, MA 01605
    • DAVITA SHREWSBURY STREET DIALYSIS
      267 Shrewsbury Street
      WORCESTER, MA 01604

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