NICHOLAS BATTISTA RETTENMAIER MD
NPI 1497139901
Surgery in Norfolk, VA

Q: What is Nicholas Rettenmaier's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Rettenmaier is 1497139901. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2015.

Q: What is Nicholas Rettenmaier's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Active since July 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.11/100

CMS Quality Rating

6251 E VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD STE 300, NORFOLK, VA 23502(757) 261-5000(757) 962-5610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2024, Sep 25, 2020, Aug 19, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Nicholas Battista Rettenmaier Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NICHOLAS BATTISTA RETTENMAIER MD (NPI 1497139901) is an individual surgery provider in Norfolk, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101270124) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497139901

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS BATTISTA RETTENMAIERCredential: MD

Location Address6251 E VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD STE 300Norfolk, VA 23502-2824

Mailing Address6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 300Norfolk, VA 23502-2824 · (757) 261-5000 · Fax (757) 962-5610

Phone(757) 261-5000

Fax(757) 962-5610

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1497139901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101270124✔ Licensed in IA · R10295

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

6251 E VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD STE 300, Norfolk, VA 23502

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314-2613 · Phone (515) 643-2261 · Fax (515) 643-5802

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Battista Rettenmaier Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507172913

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200826001674

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Rettenmaier reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sentara Medical Group

1.0 mi

Family Medicine

824 N MILITARY HWY STE 100
Norfolk, VA 23502

Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
1,901 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265485270 (757) 252-2900

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

141 services80 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

53 services50 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

47 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

18 services18 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number490046

Location830 Kempsville RoadNorfolk, VA 23502 · Norfolk City County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23502 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$86.88 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$70.08 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.11/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.31

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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