MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS
NPI 1427098169
General Acute Care Hospital in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 08, 2006
4/5
Hospital Overall Rating
615 S NEW BALLAS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 251-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2021, Oct 15, 2020, Oct 6, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mercy Hospital St Louis NPPES

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

MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS (NPI 1427098169) is a healthcare organization registered as a general acute care hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Denise Scoffic, Vice President Finance, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427098169
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy282N00000X
Legal Business NameMERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES
Location Address615 S NEW BALLAS RDSaint Louis, MO 63141-8221
Mailing AddressPo Box 776084Chicago, IL 60677-8057 · (314) 364-4200
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDenise ScofficVice President Finance · (314) 251-1917
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2021
✔ NPI 1427098169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral Acute Care HospitalHospitals
Taxonomy Code282N00000X
Definition
An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X
Also ListedPharmacy · Long Term Care PharmacyTaxonomy 3336L0003X · License 002341 (MO)
615 S NEW BALLAS RD, Saint Louis, MO 63141

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMercy Hospital St Louis

Other Identifiers 10

Other103427MO · Healthlink
Other4858MO · Ghp
Medicaid8785X8785MO
Other6350740MO · Aetna Ppo
Other5020301MO · Unc
Other7449215MO · Aetna Ucc Sp
Medicaid010567402MO
Other157MO · Blue Cross
Other0069376MO · Aetna Hmo
Medicaid5075742MO

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mercy Hospital St Louis is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by February 28, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateMissouriEnrollment IDO20031209000789Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateFebruary 28, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

239

Medicare enrollment records show 239 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Mercy Hospital St Louis, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 48 practice at this address and 109 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 11

Emergency Medicine107
Nurse Practitioner38
Qualified Audiologist23
Obstetrics/Gynecology21
Pediatric Medicine18
Internal Medicine11
Family Practice10
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)6
3 other specialties5

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 239
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1821236316
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6819
✔ PECOSSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1841935079
615 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 385A
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-5850
Same address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1215382056
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6486
✔ PECOSSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1689388175
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-0175
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1083376073
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6092
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1558765503
615 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 1400
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6092
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1669853230
615 S NEW BALLAS ROAD
St Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6090
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1992024681
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Emergency Medicine
NPI 1811166598
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6090
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1770076317
615 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 385A
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-5850
Same address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1205491438
615 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 385A
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-5850
Same address
Critical Care (Intensivists)
NPI 1649702523
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6090
✔ PECOSSame address
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1619220647
615 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 1400
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 521-7955
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1023602653
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6000
✔ PECOSSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1629498555
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6090
✔ PECOSSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1689875106
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-7498
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1356364541
615 S NEW BALLAS RD
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-7498
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1598150393
621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 1400
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-7498
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1245644822
621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 6009B
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6598
✔ PECOSSame address
Internal Medicine
NPI 1962487744
615 S. NEW BALLAS ROAD EMERGENCY ROOM
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6816
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
See all 239 clinicians

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

Hospital Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality and patient-experience ratings for Mercy Hospital St Louis (CMS certification number 260020), from CMS Care Compare.

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260020
Location615 New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141 · St. Louis County · (314) 251-6000
Emergency services Birthing friendly Meaningful use of EHRs

Patient Experience

HCAHPS patient survey · Jan 2023 – Dec 2023
2/5 summary rating
Nurse communication
3/5
Doctor communication
3/5
Staff responsiveness
2/5
Communication about medicines
2/5
Discharge information
2/5
Care transition
2/5
Cleanliness
1/5
Quietness
3/5
Overall hospital rating
3/5
Recommend hospital
3/5
Star ratings summarize responses from patients surveyed after discharge, collected through the CMS HCAHPS program.

Complications & Deaths 19

Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients
2.8 No different than national
Death rate for heart attack patients
13.2% No different than national
Death rate for CABG surgery patients
3.3% No different than national
Death rate for COPD patients
9.1% No different than national
Death rate for heart failure patients
10.9% No different than national
Death rate for pneumonia patients
12.1% Better than the national benchmark

Infections 6

Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)
17 observed cases · 28.944 predicted · 23,215 patient days
0.587 Better than the national benchmark
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)
10 observed cases · 26.183 predicted · 16,131 patient days
0.382 Better than the national benchmark
SSI - Colon Surgery
9 observed cases · 14.686 predicted · 526 patient days
0.613 No different than national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy
1 observed case · 5.3 predicted · 552 patient days
0.189 Better than the national benchmark
MRSA Bacteremia
12 observed cases · 15.392 predicted · 238,820 patient days
0.780 No different than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
89 observed cases · 225.071 predicted · 197,013 patient days
0.395 Better than the national benchmark

Unplanned Hospital Visits 14

Hospital return days for heart attack patients
195 more days than average per 100 discharges
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate
608 No different than national
Rate of readmission after discharge from hospital (hospital-wide)
5114 No different than national
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement
202 No different than national
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate
909 No different than national
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
149 No different than national

Timely & Effective Care 16

Emergency department volume
Very high
Percentage of healthcare personnel who are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
3.2%
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
1
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination
94%
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
95%
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle
86%

Maternal Health 4

Elective Delivery
78%
Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure
Yes
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
7826
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
7826

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Mercy Hospitals East Communities's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mercy Hospitals East Communities is 1427098169. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006. The provider is doing business as Mercy Hospital St Louis.

Where is Mercy Hospitals East Communities located?

Mercy Hospitals East Communities is located at 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (314) 251-6000.

What is Mercy Hospitals East Communities's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Acute Care Hospital with taxonomy code 282N00000X.

Is Mercy Hospitals East Communities enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mercy Hospitals East Communities is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Mercy Hospitals East Communities's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Missouri, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Mercy Hospitals East Communities?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 239 clinicians in 11 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Mercy Hospitals East Communities. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Emergency Medicine (107), Nurse Practitioner (38) and Qualified Audiologist (23). Of these, 48 practice at this address and 109 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Is Mercy Hospitals East Communities a Medicare-certified hospital?

Yes. Mercy Hospital St Louis is a Medicare-certified hospital (Acute Care Hospitals). The hospital provides emergency services.

What quality rating does Mercy Hospitals East Communities have?

CMS rates Mercy Hospital St Louis 4 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare, based on measures of safety, patient experience and outcomes. The full measure detail is in the Hospital Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Mercy Hospitals East Communities accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Mercy Hospitals East Communities as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mercy Hospitals East Communities was last updated on September 8, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.