2026 data CMS NPPES NUCC Taxonomy

Doctors in Saint Louis, MO

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

Active healthcare providers in Saint Louis sourced from the CMS NPPES weekly file, no proprietary ratings, no editorial scores. NPI counts, specialty distribution, and primary practice addresses refreshed each release.

26,824
Providers
CMS NPPES-registered
20
Specialties
NUCC taxonomy codes
Internal Medicine Physician
Top specialty
1,385 providers
Missouri
State
MO

26,824 healthcare providers across 20 specialties

Saint Louis, Missouri appears in the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System with 26,824 registered healthcare providers spanning 20 distinct NUCC-taxonomy specialties. This count includes every individual clinician who has applied for an NPI and listed a practice address in Saint Louis - physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, optometrists, psychologists, podiatrists, and every other credentialed provider type CMS tracks. It does not measure hospital beds, urgent-care capacity, or whether a given clinic is accepting new patients; it measures the pool of professionals with current NPI enrollment and a Saint Louis practice location on file. Every figure is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES) - more than 7 million providers, maintained since May 2007, with 2023 Medicare Part D data, and, according to CMS, can be searched, compared, and traced in our methodology.

The provider mix in Saint Louis is weighted toward Internal Medicine Physician (1,385 clinicians, followed by Clinical Social Worker with 1,383 and Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with 1,382). That distribution reflects how NPPES records specialty: providers self-select a primary taxonomy code, so a family physician who also practices geriatrics will show up under whichever NUCC code they registered first. Relative to Missouri's population, Saint Louis reports roughly 432.9 providers per 100,000 residents using the state-level denominator, which is a rough proxy rather than a precise access-to-care measurement; the true catchment area of any {cityName} clinician extends beyond the municipal boundary.

Within Missouri, Saint Louis ranks #1 of 321 cities tracked by provider count, accounting for 24.7% of the state's registered providers. Of Missouri's most common specialties, Behavior Technician is the most prominent one with no provider currently listing a Saint Louis practice address, a coverage gap Saint Louis patients typically fill by traveling to a larger nearby hub.

For Saint Louis patients, this directory is most useful as a starting shortlist, searching by specialty narrows the 690-taxonomy roster to clinicians with the relevant training, and each provider page links to NPI, state licensing boards, and the NPPES registry for credential verification. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available CMS government data, not a review site, a ranking, or medical advice. NPPES data is self-reported and refreshed monthly, so listing details may be out of date; call the practice directly to confirm the provider is still there, accepts your insurance, and is taking new patients. Nothing on this page substitutes for consulting a licensed clinician about your personal health decisions.

26,824
Providers
20
Specialties
#1
of 321 MO cities
24.7%
of MO providers
432.9
Per 100K (state)

Which specialties are most common in Saint Louis

Internal Medicine Physician 1,385
Clinical Social Worker 1,383
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program 1,382
Speech-Language Pathologist 1,065
Pharmacist 961
Pediatrics Physician 855
Professional Counselor 844
Physical Therapist 763
Occupational Therapist 654
Family Nurse Practitioner 648
Mental Health Counselor 593
Social Worker 583
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist 575
Anesthesiology Physician 518
Registered Nurse 480
Physician Assistant 453
Diagnostic Radiology Physician 453
Nurse Practitioner 400
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner 360
Case Manager/Care Coordinator 354

Healthcare Providers (Page 268)

Name
Gina Larossa, MD
Hospitalist Physician
Peter Larossa, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Cassandra Larry
Home Health Aide
Danielle Larsen, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Douglas Larsen, MD
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Paul Larsen
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Jessica Larson, MA, LPC
Professional Counselor
Nathan Larson, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Sophia Larson, OT
Occupational Therapist
Taylor Larson, RD, CSSD, LD
Registered Dietitian
Theresa Larson, LPC
Professional Counselor
Sara Larue, D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Steven Larue, MD
Cytopathology Physician
John Lasala, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Corey Laseter
Social Worker
Ray Lash, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician
David Lask, D.C.
Chiropractor
Charma Laskley, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
Michael Lasky, MD
Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Anthony Lasley
Speech-Language Pathologist
Clare Lassiter, OTD
Occupational Therapist
Aisling Last, MD
Otolaryngology Physician
Emilee Laster, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Barbara Latal, CNS
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
Gregory Latham, R.PH.
Pharmacist
Sabine Latham, MD
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician
Sherrie Lathon, PHARMD
Pharmacist
Merideth Lathrop, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Sandi Latic
Driver
Devontey Latimore
Social Worker
Johnny Lato, DD,FIRST AID, WC
Driver
Christopher Latour, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
John Lattin, MD
Internal Medicine Physician
Cynthia Lau, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Jeanne Lau, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Man Chun Jeffrey Lau, MD PHD
Internal Medicine Physician
Ting-Ting Lau, M.S.W.
Clinical Social Worker
Desiree Laubert, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Bo Lauckner, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician
Naaman Lauderdale, LPCC, MAC,THD
Mental Health Counselor
Jennifer Lauer, OT
Occupational Therapist
Mark Lauer, R.PH.
Pharmacist
Xinyuan Laufer
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Emily Laugges, MD
Pediatrics Physician
Heath Laughlin, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Jessica Laughlin, BCBA
Behavior Analyst
Erin Laughton, PT
Physical Therapist
Timothy Laumann, MD
Psychiatry Physician
Gregory Launius, MD
Pediatric Radiology Physician
Arica Neala Laurel
Clinical Social Worker

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many doctors are in Saint Louis, MO?
There are 26,824 registered healthcare providers in Saint Louis, MO, covering 20 specialties. This includes physicians, dentists, therapists, and other licensed providers.
What are the most common medical specialties in Saint Louis?
The most common specialties in Saint Louis are Internal Medicine Physician, Clinical Social Worker, Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program, Speech-Language Pathologist, Pharmacist. Internal Medicine Physician has the most providers with 1,385.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.