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2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1477518595 MD
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Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,313 in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
849
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$612.64
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Mark Jostes, MD filed 849 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri, prescribing 86% generic.
- 849
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Mark Jostes, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
849 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mark Jostes, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Mark Jostes, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
849 374% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Missouri
How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Mark Jostes, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3009 N BALLAS RD STE 366C, Saint Louis, MO, 63131, with a listed phone of (314) 312-1678. NPI 1477518595 was issued on 04/20/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 849 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $82K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1477518595 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/20/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mark Jostes, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Physician Groups LC
Saint Louis, MO
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Mark Jostes, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$613
Largest payer
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Mark Jostes, MD - brand share 14.0%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 849 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
849
Total Claims
$82K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,779
- Total Day Supply
- 50,223
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $46K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $35K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 34
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.06
- Gender Split
- 100% female / 0% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mark Jostes, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Estradiol
Estradiol
160 claims
- Nystatin 56
Nystatin
56 claims
- Fluconazole 38
Fluconazole
38 claims
- Estradiol (Twice W… 34
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
34 claims
- Valacyclovir 29
Valacyclovir
29 claims
- Raloxifene Hcl 26
Raloxifene Hcl
26 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 24
Sertraline Hcl
24 claims
- Medroxyprogesteron… 23
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Estradiol | 160 |
| Nystatin | 56 |
| Fluconazole | 38 |
| Estradiol (Twice Weekly) Estradiol | 34 |
| Valacyclovir Valacyclovir Hcl | 29 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 24 |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate | 23 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 20 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview
How Mark Jostes, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.
44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider
Mark Jostes, MD's 849 claims are above the specialty average of 179.
Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in Missouri
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jostes.
Dr. Pamela Adams
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Allie Adrian
MD
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Mona Afrassiab
DO
Osage Beach, MO
Dr. Christoper Ahlering
M.D.
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Sandra Ahlum
M.D.
Hannibal, MO
Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Jostes, MD's specialty? ▼
Mark Jostes, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mark Jostes, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mark Jostes, MD wrote 849 Medicare Part D claims totaling $82K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
Where is Mark Jostes, MD located? ▼
Mark Jostes, MD is located at 3009 N BALLAS RD STE 366C, Saint Louis, MO, 63131. Phone: (314) 312-1678.
What is Mark Jostes, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mark Jostes, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477518595, issued on 04/20/2006.
Does Mark Jostes, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mark Jostes, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $46K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mark Jostes, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mark Jostes, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Nystatin, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mark Jostes, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mark Jostes, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 849 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mark Jostes, MD's credentials? ▼
Mark Jostes, MD's NPI is 1477518595 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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