Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Platz, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
- NPI 1699074336
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500
Saint Louis, MO 631171843
(314) 925-4770 - Additional location
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111 Colchester Ave, Fletcher 309, Mailstop 201Fl3
Burlington, VT 054011473
(802) 847-2700 - Additional location
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Uw Hospitals & Clinics 600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 537921473
(608) 263-6400 - Mailing address
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Po Box 955534
Saint Louis, MO 631955534
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 12, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Missouri #2019020160 · Wisconsin #67040-20
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699074336. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
78
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$11,486
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 30 | 30 | $172 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 18 | 14 | $139 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 17 | 15 | $95 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 13 | 13 | $169 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Saint Louis Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,380
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 8 | $1,113.41 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $147.40 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $119.28 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Platz's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Platz practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Joseph Platz practice?
Dr. Joseph Platz practices at 1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 631171843. Office phone: 3149254770.
What is Dr. Joseph Platz's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Platz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699074336, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Platz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Platz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Platz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.