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MR. JOHN D DESCHER FNP
NPI 1891948022
Nurse Practitioner in Saint Louis, MO

Active since October 31, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, STE 6017B, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 251-7840(314) 251-4173 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. John D Descher Fnp NPPES

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

MR. JOHN D DESCHER FNP (NPI 1891948022) is an individual nurse practitioner in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (152450) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891948022
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JOHN D DESCHERCredential: FNP
Location Address621 S NEW BALLAS RD, STE 6017BSaint Louis, MO 63141-8232
Mailing Address621 S New Ballas Rd, Ste 6017bSaint Louis, MO 63141-8232 · (314) 251-7840 · Fax (314) 251-4173
Phone(314) 251-7840
Fax(314) 251-4173
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2015
✔ NPI 1891948022 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 152450
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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

Mr. John D Descher Fnp 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 ID143386367
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090312000481
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 6

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.

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
108 services84 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
99 services47 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
95 services77 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
88 services82 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
60 services42 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mercy Hospital St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260020
Location615 New Ballas RoadSaint Louis, MO 63141 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63141 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

STEPHANIE LYNN SHOREY WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 2007B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 991-5000
DR. KATHRYN BOTNEY M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 4005
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 567-5016
HUILIN LI M.D.
Internal Medicine
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 3016B
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6339
LUIS A GIUFFRA LLC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 398A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-7720
JOSEPH G HERRMANN MD LLC
Specialist
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 419A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 432-0056
KAREN KILO RN, CDE, RD
Nutritionist (Nutrition, Education)
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 460A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-4330
KATINA M CANDEE PA-C
Physician Assistant
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE 483A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-2095
DR. PETER KONG-WOO YOON M.D.
Specialist
621 S NEW BALLAS RD, STE 297A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 251-6364

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 John Descher's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Descher is 1891948022. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2008.

Where is John Descher located?

John Descher practices at 621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 6017B, Saint Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (314) 251-7840.

What is John Descher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is John Descher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Descher 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 John Descher 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 John Descher 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 John Descher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Descher is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St Louis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Descher was last updated on August 20, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.