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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500
Saint Louis, MO 631171843
(314) 925-4770
Additional location
111 Colchester Ave, Fletcher 309, Mailstop 201Fl3
Burlington, VT 054011473
(802) 847-2700
Additional location
Uw Hospitals & Clinics 600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 537921473
(608) 263-6400
Mailing address
Po Box 955534
Saint Louis, MO 631955534

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$1,025
Travel and Lodging
$347
Gift
$9

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.