Physician Profile
W. R. Sylvanovich, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sylvanovich
W. R. Sylvanovich, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in gastroenterology. According to Medicare claims data, W. cared for 66 Medicare patients across 67 services. The services billed most often include biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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) 628-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2821 N BALLAS RD STE 110
Saint Louis, MO 63131
101 S Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
67 services · 66 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
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 gastroenterologists at this location 1
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 — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is W. R. Sylvanovich?
W. R. Sylvanovich is a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is W. R. Sylvanovich's address?
W. R. Sylvanovich is listed at 2821 N Ballas Rd Ste 110, Saint Louis, MO 63131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with W. R. Sylvanovich?
The number on file is (314) 628-9000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is W. R. Sylvanovich's NPI number?
W. R. Sylvanovich's National Provider Identifier is 1053356840. 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 W. R. Sylvanovich been practicing?
W. R. Sylvanovich 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 procedures does W. R. Sylvanovich perform?
According to Medicare billing data, W. R. Sylvanovich performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has W. R. Sylvanovich confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by W. R. Sylvanovich. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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