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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

James M. Perschbacher, MD

Works at hospitals in Crystal City, MO · Saint Louis, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. James M. Perschbacher, MD is a cardiologist at 1001 S Kirkwood Rd, 310 Mercy Clinic Heart Heart and Vascul, Saint Louis, MO 63122. Phone: (314) 842-0602. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James M. Perschbacher had 1,688 Original Medicare patients and 2,841 services. NPI 1417044777. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James M. Perschbacher, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James M. Perschbacher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Perschbacher accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James M. Perschbacher see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,688 Original Medicare patients and 2,841 services for James M. Perschbacher. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James M. Perschbacher's NPI number?
1417044777. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James M. Perschbacher, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,688
Services billed to Medicare2,841
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)598 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)490 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)241 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)181 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)119 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease59%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Heart failure46%
  • Chronic kidney disease45%

Hospitals where James M. Perschbacher works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James M. Perschbacher at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Mercy Hospital JeffersonCrystal City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260023
  • Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260077
  • Mercy Hospital St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260020

Practice locations

Addresses where James M. Perschbacher is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James M. Perschbacher as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular LLC113 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Missouri →

Other cardiologists in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Heart and Vascular LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417044777
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians