Peter Sylvester
NPI 1538574538 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Sylvester is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1538574538).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538574538
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018037327 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
494 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 81 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 46 | $158 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $86 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 44 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $119 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 99 | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 87 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 28 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$491 across 16 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003Phone: (314) 362-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-27
- Last updated
- 2021-07-09
- Certified
- 2021-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Sylvester's NPI number?
- Peter Sylvester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538574538, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Sylvester's specialty?
- Peter Sylvester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Sylvester located?
- Peter Sylvester's practice location on file with NPPES is 4590 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63127-1839.
- What is Peter Sylvester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Sylvester is (314) 270-9494.
- Does Peter Sylvester accept Medicare?
- Peter Sylvester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Sylvester's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Sylvester's NPI (1538574538) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.