Physician Profile
Kara E. Sternhell-Blackwell, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Kara E. Sternhell-Blackwell, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Kara graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2005. According to Medicare claims data, Kara cared for 2,540 Medicare patients across 3,868 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 996-8010
- Email not available
Practice Locations
969 N MASON RD STE 220 STE 220
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,868 services · 2,540 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
892 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
493 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
402 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
277 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
201 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
53 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
41 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
30 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
20 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other dermatologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other dermatologists in Saint Louis 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell's specialty?
Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell?
Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell is listed at 969 N Mason Rd Ste 220 Ste 220, Saint Louis, MO 63141. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell?
The number on file is (314) 996-8010. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell's NPI number?
Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell's National Provider Identifier is 1700922432. 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
What is Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell's medical education?
Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell been practicing?
Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sternhell-Blackwell. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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