Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mark Blucher, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Saint Louis, MO
- NPI 1568433951
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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625 S New Ballas RD, Suite R-7040
Saint Louis, MO 631418232
(314) 251-6970
fax (314) 251-5756
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 12, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Missouri #2003024387
- Medicaid
- MO #209253400
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568433951. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
110
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$51,537
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 49 | 49 | $211 | |
38746 |
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone | 25 | 25 | $204 | |
32480 |
Removal of lobe of lung | 24 | 24 | $1,419 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 12 | 12 | $172 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Saint Louis Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$506
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 3 | $157.53 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 3 | $119.14 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 3 | $95.47 | |
| Corcym INC | 2 | $70.89 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 1 | $21.67 | |
| Pinnacle Biologics, INC | 1 | $21.06 | |
| PolyNovo North America LLC | 1 | $19.28 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 1 | $1.24 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
139
Patients
116
Total drug cost
$1,274
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 71 | 55 | $841 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 35 | 31 | $349 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 18 | 16 | $48 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 15 | 14 | $36 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mark Blucher's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Blucher practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Mark Blucher practice?
Dr. Mark Blucher practices at 625 S New Ballas RD, Saint Louis, MO 631418232. Office phone: 3142516970.
What is Dr. Mark Blucher's NPI?
Dr. Mark Blucher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568433951, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Blucher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Blucher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Blucher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity and breast bone (HCPCS 38746); Removal of lobe of lung (HCPCS 32480). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.