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Gastroenterology

Joel E. Retsky, MD

Works at hospitals in Evanston, IL · Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Joel E. Retsky, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Evanston, IL and Chicago, IL. NPI 1568420057. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joel E. Retsky, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Endeavor Health Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joel E. Retsky work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel E. Retsky at 2 hospitals: Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital and Swedish Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joel E. Retsky see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Highland Park, IL and Evanston, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel E. Retsky's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Joel E. Retsky accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel E. Retsky accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Joel E. Retsky offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Joel E. Retsky offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Joel E. Retsky?
(847) 433-3460, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel E. Retsky's NPI number?
1568420057. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joel E. Retsky works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel E. Retsky at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joel E. Retsky is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joel E. Retsky as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Highland Park

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Highland Park, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1568420057
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians