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Diagnostic Radiology

Tara Retson, MD

Works at hospitals in Grand Junction, CO · El Centro, CA · San Diego, CA · Colorado, California

Summary

Tara Retson, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Grand Junction, CO, El Centro, CA and San Diego, CA. NPI 1740643204. 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 Tara Retson, 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

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
10Years since medical school (graduated 2016)
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Regents of the University of CaliforniaGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Tara Retson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Tara Retson at 4 hospitals: Community Hospital, El Centro Regional Medical Center, Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Tara Retson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Diego, CA and Craig, CO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Tara Retson's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
Does Tara Retson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tara Retson 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.
What is the phone number for Tara Retson?
(858) 657-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Tara Retson's NPI number?
1740643204. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Tara Retson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tara Retson 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 Tara Retson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Tara Retson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group
  • Mountain Radiology Inc76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year2016
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740643204
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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