John Descher, FNP
NPI 1891948022 · Nurse Practitioner · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Descher, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1891948022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891948022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 152450 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
474 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 108 | $61 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 99 | $40 |
| Advance Care Planning, Each Additional 30 Minutes99498 | 95 | $58 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 88 | $141 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-31
- Last updated
- 2015-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Descher's NPI number?
- John Descher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891948022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Descher's specialty?
- John Descher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Descher located?
- John Descher's practice location on file with NPPES is 621 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141-8232.
- What is John Descher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Descher is (314) 251-7840.
- Does John Descher accept Medicare?
- John Descher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Descher's NPI active?
- Yes — John Descher's NPI (1891948022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.