Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard Rethorst work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard Rethorst at 4 hospitals: Franklin Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, Herrin Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard Rethorst see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Benton, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard Rethorst's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty, and also General Practice.
- Does Richard Rethorst accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Rethorst 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 Richard Rethorst?
- (618) 439-3399, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard Rethorst's NPI number?
- 1770530024. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard Rethorst works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Rethorst at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Franklin HospitalBenton, IL · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 141321
- Good Samaritan Regional Hlth CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140046
- Herrin HospitalHerrin, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140011
- Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140164
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Rethorst is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1104 W Main StBenton, IL 62812 (618) 439‑3399
- 201 Bailey LnBenton, IL 62812
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Rethorst as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
- Franklin Hospital District31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- General Practicealso
Other family doctors in Benton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Benton, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770530024 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians