Martin Ast, M.D.
NPI 1679515415 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Saint Peters, MO
Martin Ast, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Saint Peters, MO (NPI 1679515415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679515415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MO101425 (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
20 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
1,708 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 573 | $122 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 205 | $65 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 131 | $13 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 127 | $20 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 125 | $28 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 810 | 218 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 535 | 129 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 519 | 133 |
| Lisinopril | 339 | 97 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 333 | 95 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 325 | 90 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$151 across 8 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)
- 3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 200dSaint Louis, MO 63131-2322Phone: (314) 996-7888Fax: (314) 996-7885
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2021-05-11
- Certified
- 2021-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Martin Ast's NPI number?
- Martin Ast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679515415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Martin Ast's specialty?
- Martin Ast is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Martin Ast located?
- Martin Ast's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Hospital Dr Ste 100, Saint Peters, MO 63376-1659.
- What is Martin Ast's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Martin Ast is (636) 916-7272.
- Is Martin Ast's NPI active?
- Yes — Martin Ast's NPI (1679515415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.