Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Sturm, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1689731549
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
621 S New Ballas RD Ste 297A
Saint Louis, MO 631418200
(314) 251-6364
Additional location
1820 Zumbehl RD Ste 120
Saint Charles, MO 633032761
Additional location
701 S. New Ballas Road, Suite 320
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6343

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 25, 2023
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2020034975
Medicaid
WI #34185800

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689731549. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
300
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$33,894
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 124 77 $89
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 91 89 $128
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 56 56 $165
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 15 $78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 11 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Saint Louis Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 8.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 2 $51.41
Csl Behring 1 $20.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$51
Education
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
93
Patients
65
Total drug cost
$883
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 60 38 $563
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 27 $320

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Sturm's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Sturm practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Christopher Sturm practice?
Dr. Christopher Sturm practices at 621 S New Ballas RD Ste 297A, Saint Louis, MO 631418200. Office phone: 3142516364.
What is Dr. Christopher Sturm's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Sturm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689731549, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Sturm accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Sturm accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Sturm commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.