Joseph John Platz, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Joseph John Platz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. He went to University Of Vermont College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ssm Medical Group Inc, Physician Services Corporation Of Southern Illinois Inc and his current practice location is 1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (314) 925-4770.

Joseph John Platz is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2019020160) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699074336.

Contact Information

Joseph John Platz, MD
1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500,
Saint Louis, MO 63117-1843
(314) 925-4770
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph John Platz
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience13 Years
Location1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph John Platz attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699074336
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/21/2011
  • Last Update Date: 01/12/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375846603
  • Enrollment ID: I20190822003634

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph John Platz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699074336NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 67040-20 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 2019020160 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St LouisRichmond heights, MOHospital
St Louis University HospitalSaint louis, MOHospital
Ssm Health - Good Samaritan HospitalMount vernon, ILHospital
Ssm St Clare Health CenterFenton, MOHospital
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -centraliaCentralia, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ssm Medical Group Inc6608776299491
Physician Services Corporation Of Southern Illinois Inc9234022567109

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSsm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700966207
PECOS PAC ID: 6608776299
Enrollment ID: O20040729001034

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Entity NameSsm Health Care Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306589544
PECOS PAC ID: 0143608372
Enrollment ID: O20220531002655

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph John Platz, MD
Po Box 955534,
Saint Louis, MO 63195-5534

Ph: () -
Joseph John Platz, MD
1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500,
Saint Louis, MO 63117-1843

Ph: (314) 925-4770

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Saint Louis, MO

Michael Mauney,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150d, Saint Louis, MO 63131
Phone: 314-996-5287    Fax: 314-432-6068
John Codd, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 126 Southarm Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63122
Phone: 314-822-1938    Fax: 314-698-2838
Dr. George A Patterson, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4921 Parkview Pl, Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, Ste 8b, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone: 314-362-7260    Fax: 314-362-6288
Dr. William R.m. Ogle, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1035 Bellevue Ave Ste 500, Saint Louis, MO 63117
Phone: 314-647-8269    
Giovanni Speziali, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10012 Kennerly Rd Ste 403, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Phone: 314-880-6676    
Dr. Bryan F Meyers, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Ali M Alakhtar, MD, MSC, FRCSC
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1 Brookings Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63130
Phone: 314-935-5000    

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