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DR. CHRISTINE RYU MD
NPI 1821615808
Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Active since June 25, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108(314) 362-3937(314) 362-3725 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jul 2, 2024, Jun 25, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Christine Ryu Md NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTINE RYU MD (NPI 1821615808) is an individual ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024012069) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821615808
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTINE RYUCredential: MD
Location Address4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FLSaint Louis, MO 63108-1495
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 362-3937 · Fax (314) 362-3725
Phone(314) 362-3937
Fax(314) 362-3725
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1821615808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0200X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2024012069
Definition
A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, Saint Louis, MO 63108
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1915 N Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63106-1621 · Phone (314) 912-6479

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200142568MO

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Christine Ryu 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 ID1153735626
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240708003507
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63108 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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. ERIN LEIGH DYER MD
General Practice
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DIV IM GENERAL MED, STE 241
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 362-5060
DR. NICHOLE GALLEGOS ZEHNDER MD
General Practice
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DIV IM GENERAL MED, STE 241
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 362-5060
MRS. NANCY J CIBULKA WHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, STE 341
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 454-7882
DR. MARCIA J MCCABE PSYD
Psychologist
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT PSYCHIATRY, STE 441
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 286-1700
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
4901 FOREST PARK AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 362-3937
DR. JING-WEI HUANG MD
Ophthalmology (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist)
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 362-3937
DR. JILLIAN MEI-LING LIU MD PHD
Ophthalmology (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist)
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, 6TH FL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 362-3937
DR. DAVID L EISENBERG MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
4901 FOREST PARK AVE, DIV OBGYN FAMILY PLANNING, STE 710
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108
St. Louis City (314) 362-4211

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 Christine Ryu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Ryu is 1821615808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2020.

Where is Christine Ryu located?

Christine Ryu practices at 4901 Forest Park Ave Dept Ophthalmology, 6th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108. The listed phone number is (314) 362-3937.

What is Christine Ryu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 207WX0200X.

Is Christine Ryu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Ryu 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 Christine Ryu accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Christine Ryu 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 Christine Ryu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Ryu is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Ryu was last updated on August 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.