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- 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
About Dr. Retson
Tara A. Retson, PhD, MD is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Tara trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2016. According to Medicare claims data, Tara cared for 598 Medicare patients across 598 services. The services billed most often include screening mammography, screening 3d breast mammography, and screening mammography. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740643204.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (800) 926-8273
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
598 services · 598 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 19285 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
105 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
105 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
75 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
75 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in San Diego 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Retson specialize in?
Dr. Retson is a radiologist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Retson located?
Dr. Retson is listed at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Retson's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 926-8273. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Retson's NPI number?
Dr. Retson's National Provider Identifier is 1740643204. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Retson go to medical school?
Dr. Retson attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Retson been practicing?
Dr. Retson has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Retson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Retson performs procedures including placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Retson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Retson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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