Richard Rethorst, MD
NPI 1770530024 · Family Medicine Physician · Benton, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Rethorst, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Benton, IL (NPI 1770530024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770530024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036111109 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 88 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 281 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 178 | 47 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 139 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 122 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 119 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 114 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,560 across 58 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2015-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Rethorst's NPI number?
- Richard Rethorst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770530024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Rethorst's specialty?
- Richard Rethorst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Rethorst located?
- Richard Rethorst's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL 62812-1969.
- What is Richard Rethorst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Rethorst is (618) 439-3161.
- Does Richard Rethorst accept Medicare?
- Richard Rethorst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Rethorst's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Rethorst's NPI (1770530024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.