Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1285667410
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar M.D.; FACG
Gastroenterologist
He is located at 55 Chenoweth Creek Road in Elkins, WV 26241. Can help patients with the following: Bone Loss, Feeding and Swallowing, Food Allergies, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Low Back Pain, Pancreatitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285667410. Appointment can be made via the phone number (304) 637-2360. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar, being an gastroenterologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Aging In Place
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Ascites
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Bad Breath
- Balance Issues
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bladder Control
- Bleeding Varices
- Blood in Stool
- Bone Loss
- Botulism
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Celiac Disease
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile Colitis
- Cognitive Decline
- Colitis
- Colonoscopy
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Edema
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophagitis
- Fatigue
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Fever
- Food Allergies
- Gallbladder Pain
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Bursitis
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Internal Bleeding
- Intussusception
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreas Divisum
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Portal Hypertension
- Prescription Refill
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Stomach Cancer
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits | PPO · Catastrophic | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision | PPO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200 | PPO · Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision | PPO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000 | PPO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology (also registered under: Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine, Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Covidien | $36138 |
| Apollo Endosurgery | $338 |
| AbbVie | $318 |
Other
| Other | $36000 |
| Food and Beverage | $807 |
| Travel and Lodging | $228 |
Studies
Graduated in 1998Additional Specialities
- Geriatrician
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar is affiliated with REYNOLDS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar?
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar's office is located at 55 Chenoweth Creek Road in Elkins, WV 26241.
What conditions does Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar treat?
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar provides treatment for Bone Loss, Feeding and Swallowing, Food Allergies, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Low Back Pain, Pancreatitis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar accept patients with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia?
Yes, Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar is listed in-network for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Nitesh Ratnakar is affiliated with Buckhannon Medical Care. For the full list of practices see this list.