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DR. RIAD R AZAR MD
NPI 1952358970
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM GASTROENTEROLOGY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 747-2066(314) 747-1277 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Nov 17, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Riad R Azar Md NPPES

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

DR. RIAD R AZAR MD (NPI 1952358970) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2002018239) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952358970
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. RIAD R AZARCredential: MD
Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM GASTROENTEROLOGYSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 747-2066 · Fax (314) 747-1277
Phone(314) 747-2066
Fax(314) 747-1277
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1952358970 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2002018239
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2002018239 (MO)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid205910706MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans, Medica.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Riad R Azar Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.
75 services74 patients
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235
This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
24 services23 patients

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
$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
$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.

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

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 Riad Azar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Riad Azar is 1952358970. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Riad Azar located?

Riad Azar practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Gastroenterology, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 747-2066.

What is Riad Azar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Riad Azar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Riad Azar is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Riad Azar accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans and Medica list Riad Azar 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 Riad Azar was last updated on April 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.