Dr. Dennis D Riston

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 49+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Dennis D Riston, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1975, having over 49 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Madison Parish Hospital, Phs Indian Hospital, West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District. Dr. Dennis D Riston also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Phoebe Medical Services Llc. Dr. Dennis D Riston accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (225) 473-7931 to request Dr. Dennis D Riston the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 301 Memorial Dr
Donaldsonville, LA 70346-4376

Phone 1: (225) 473-7931


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Dennis D Riston
Gender Male
PECOS ID 6103815295
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Radiation Oncology

Experience

  • Over 49 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Dennis D Riston attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1975.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1962503615
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 11, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Dennis D Riston

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Dennis D Riston has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 49 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals

Madison Parish Hospital
Phs Indian Hospital
West Ascension Parish Hospital Service District


Medical Group Practice

  • Phoebe Medical Services Llc


Practice Locations

301 Memorial Dr
Donaldsonville, LA 70346-4376
Phone: (225) 473-7931
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, February 11, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Dennis D Riston [NPI: 1962503615]Emergency Medicine, Radiation Oncology