Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 49+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson, MD, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, Porter Regional Hospital, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Retson Plastic Surgery Pc. Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (219) 769-4456 to request Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Nicholas Chris Retson |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
7719050780 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 49 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help 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. Nicholas Chris Retson attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1975.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1417020504
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, August 14, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does 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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Nicholas Chris Retson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Nicholas Chris Retson has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 49 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
click for detail Plastic Surgery A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
| 01026350 | Indiana |
- Plastic Surgery / Surgery of the Hand
click for detail Surgery of the Hand A plastic surgeon with additional training in the investigation, preservation, and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
| 01026350 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Valparaiso, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Hobart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Retson Plastic Surgery Pc
| Retson Plastic Surgery Pc | |
Practice Locations
8053 Cleveland Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410-5303
Phone: (219) 769-4456
Fax: (219) 769-1468
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
Friday, August 14, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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