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Dr. Alexander Brescia, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1669853289
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Surg CT Adult Thoracic
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 362-7260
fax (888) 272-2816
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 28, 2025
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2023043325
Medicaid
MO #200132861

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669853289. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$9,245
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 38 $9,007.62
Medtronic, Inc. 3 $174.89
Bolton Medical Inc 1 $62.11

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$5,225
Food and Beverage
$2,051
Travel and Lodging
$1,968

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alexander Brescia's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Brescia practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Alexander Brescia practice?
Dr. Alexander Brescia practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003. Office phone: 3143627260.
What is Dr. Alexander Brescia's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Brescia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669853289, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Brescia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Brescia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.