DR. ALEXANDER ANGELO BRESCIA MD
NPI 1669853289
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Alexander Brescia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Brescia is 1669853289. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2015.

Q: What is Alexander Brescia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Brescia was last updated on May 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.

Active since June 10, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG CT ADULT THORACIC, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 362-7260(888) 272-2816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2025, Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Alexander Angelo Brescia Md NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER ANGELO BRESCIA MD (NPI 1669853289) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023043325) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669853289

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER ANGELO BRESCIACredential: MD

Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG CT ADULT THORACICSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003

Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 362-7260 · Fax (888) 272-2816

Phone(314) 362-7260

Fax(888) 272-2816

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJune 10, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2023

✔ NPI 1669853289 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2023043325

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200132861MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Angelo Brescia 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 ID2466767736

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231214000442

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

28 services27 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.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number260032

LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Creve Coeur, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260162

Location12634 Olive BoulevardCreve Coeur, MO 63141 · St. Louis County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63110 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

$169.38 typical visit price

range $55.65 – $169.38

Typical copayment $42.34 (range $13.91 – $42.34)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$69.50 typical visit price

range $17.76 – $137.92

Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. MARGARET LEIGHTON MCNAIRY MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

ANNA RABINOV ANNA RABINOV

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

MRS. MICHELLE MARIE BLOOM ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

DR. FARIS ADAM BAKEER MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

DR. REHAN RAIS MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

DR. RANDY OLIVIER LAINE MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

DR. BRADLEY SETH KUSHNER MD

Surgery

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG VASCULAR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 273-7373

MS. KELSEY ELISE FOGUS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

NAKUL SHAH

Internal Medicine

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-5000

DR. YAMAN GHASSAN MKHAIMER MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

MS. CLAIRA J SOUSA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

ADRIENNE VIRGINIA VISANI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

ALEX RICHARD MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

DIVYA SHARMA DIVYADARSHINI MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-9096

CHRISTINA EDDINS MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

ARIANNA ROTH BARNES

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care Medicine)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 400-0606

RACHEL SMIGELSKI-THEISS MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical-Surgical)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 738-1457

DR. NGUYET M NGUYEN MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT INTERNAL MEDICINE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

MR. AARON M WEINZETTEL CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

DR. VORACHART AUETHAVEKIAT MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HEMATOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-7216

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 Alexander Brescia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Brescia is 1669853289. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2015.

Where is Alexander Brescia located?

Alexander Brescia practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-7260.

What is Alexander Brescia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Alexander Brescia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Brescia is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alexander Brescia accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Alexander Brescia 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.

Is Alexander Brescia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Brescia is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Brescia was last updated on May 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.