Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alex Befeler, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1881602753
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1225 S Grand Blvd Fl 3
Saint Louis, MO 631041016
(314) 257-3760
fax (314) 257-3761
Mailing address
1008 S Spring Ave
Saint Louis, MO 631102520

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 21, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #115805

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881602753. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
423
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$44,550
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 141 126 $95
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 90 85 $125
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 87 32 $78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 24 20 $142
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 18 $129
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 19 18 $105
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 16 16 $119
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 15 14 $114
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 11 11 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 42 peers in Saint Louis Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29,788
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 26 $29,463.55
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC 3 $182.58
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $141.66

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$27,030
Travel and Lodging
$1,741
Food and Beverage
$1,017

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,288
Patients
356
Total drug cost
$472,313
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ursodiol Generic 207 51 $68,993
Tacrolimus Generic 110 29 $15,801
Spironolactone Generic 109 37 $2,443
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Brand 101 20 $352,493
Omeprazole Generic 92 25 $1,536
Furosemide Generic 91 37 $873
Lactulose Generic 90 30 $6,257
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 88 30 $1,556
Cyclosporine Modified (Cyclosporine, Modified) Brand 80 13 $14,427
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 75 20 $486

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alex Befeler's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Befeler practices Gastroenterology Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Alex Befeler practice?
Dr. Alex Befeler practices at 1225 S Grand Blvd Fl 3, Saint Louis, MO 631041016. Office phone: 3142573760.
What is Dr. Alex Befeler's NPI?
Dr. Alex Befeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881602753, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Befeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Befeler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Befeler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.