JOSEPH JOHN PLATZ MD
NPI 1699074336
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Saint Louis, MO
About Joseph John Platz Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOSEPH JOHN PLATZ MD (NPI 1699074336) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2019020160) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -centralia, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted 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
Joseph John Platz 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
Acute Care Hospitals · Centralia, ILGood Samaritan Regional Hlth Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Mount Vernon, ILSsm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis
Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond Heights, MOSsm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MOSsm St Joseph Hospital West
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Saint Louis, MOPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63117 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63117
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 Joseph Platz's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Platz is 1699074336. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2011.
Where is Joseph Platz located?
Joseph Platz practices at 1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 63117. The listed phone number is (314) 925-4770.
What is Joseph Platz's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is Joseph Platz enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph Platz 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 Joseph Platz accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 4 other insurers list Joseph Platz 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 Joseph Platz affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joseph Platz is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia, Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis, Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital and Ssm St Joseph Hospital West.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Platz was last updated on January 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
