Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tretter, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in South Portland, ME?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tretter?
Dr. Christopher Tretter, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hematology / Oncology Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tretter empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clinical Trials, Prostate Cancer, Urologic Cancer, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the South Portland, ME community, Dr. Tretter is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Tretter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGill University Canada | McGill University
Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tretter speak?
Dr. Tretter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Tretter typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Tretter diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Tretter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Tretter typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Tretter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tretter. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Tretter accept my insurance?
Dr. Tretter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 744-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tretter accept in South Portland, ME?
Dr. Tretter in South Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tretter's office located?
Dr. Christopher Tretter's Primary Practice
265 Western Ave Ste 2
South Portland, ME 04106
(781) 744-8000
What hospitals are Dr. Tretter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tretter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tretter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tretter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083648133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tretter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tretter