Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joseph Platz work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph Platz at 5 hospitals: Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis, SSM Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia and SSM St Clare Health Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joseph Platz see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Saint Louis, MO and Mount Vernon, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joseph Platz's specialty?
- Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Joseph Platz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph Platz accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joseph Platz?
- (608) 280-4647, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joseph Platz's NPI number?
- 1699074336. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joseph Platz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Platz at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Good Samaritan Regional Hlth CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140046
- SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260105
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260091
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital -CentraliaCentralia, IL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 140034
- SSM St Clare Health CenterFenton, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260081
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph Platz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10101 Woodfield LnSaint Louis, MO 63132 (608) 280‑4647
- 1035 Bellevue Ave, Suite 500Saint Louis, MO 63117 (314) 925‑4770
- 1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 (314) 617‑2000
- 1225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104
- 2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 220Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 899‑3900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Platz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- SSM Health Care Group940 clinicians in the group
- SSM Medical Group Inc568 clinicians in the group
- Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699074336 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians