Physician Profile

Howard M. Place, MD

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About Dr. Place

Based in Saint Louis, MO, Howard M. Place, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.

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Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

MO licenseR4G81
NPI1245253590
NPI issued07/26/2006

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Place's specialty?

Dr. Place is an orthopaedic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Place?

Dr. Place is listed at 1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Place?

The number on file is (314) 597-7535. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Place's NPI number?

Dr. Place's National Provider Identifier is 1245253590. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

How long has Dr. Place been practicing?

Dr. Place has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Place known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Place the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Place confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Place. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.