DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) – Rheumatology Physician, NPI 1609838309

DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Chesterfield, Missouri. specializing in RHEUMATOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. R9399 (MO). The NPI Number for DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) is 1609838309

Main info

Male
50 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.)
NPI
1609838309
Phone
(314) 205-6444
Address
226 S WOODS MILL RD STE 43
Enumeration Date
6 April 2006
Last Update Date
24 May 2021

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG MEDICAL SCHOOL
Secondary Phone
3142056444
Graduation Year
1976 (50 years ago)
PAC ID
1052220217
Group Practice PAC ID
5496788911
Professional Enrollment ID
I20050915000368
Address ID
MO630173663CH226XXRDXX507
Telehealth
Yes

Contacts

Secure Messaging
james.esther@direct.stlukes-stl.com
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience69
Completeness85
Years active:20State licenses:1Other namesUpdated within 12 months

152 RHEUMATOLOGY in MO

Provider Addresses for DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.)

  • 226 S WOODS MILL RD STE 43

    CHESTERFIELD, MO 630173663

    Phone: (314) 205-6444

    Fax: (314) 205-6433

    Type: Location

  • 226, South Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield, Saint Louis County, Missouri, 63017, United States

    SUITE 43 WEST

    CHESTERFIELD, MO 630173662

    Phone: (314) 205-6444

    Fax: (314) 205-6433

    Type: Mailing

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 184 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $3,331.

Total Amount is formed as General ($3,331) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $3,331.

Last reported payment date: 2024-12-23 • Largest payer in this snapshot: PFIZER INC. ($770).

Total Amount

$3,331

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

184

Total payment records

General Amount

$3,331

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2024-12-23

Latest reported date

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Largest payers in this snapshot

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2005-09-15

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20050915000368IRheumatologyMOTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
99214Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes751529$0
93000Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report219217$0
99215Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes9998$0
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes3531$0
99406Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes1411$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 63017)

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Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 5496788911View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
Nurse PractitionerMO
Internal MedicineMO
Rheumatology, Internal MedicineMO
Internal MedicineMO
Nurse PractitionerMO
Internal MedicineMO
Nurse PractitionerMO

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Frequently asked questions

What is DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.)'s NPI number?
DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.)'s NPI is 1609838309 — the number used across U.S. healthcare to identify this provider.
Is DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) still an active registrant?
DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) carries an active NPI according to the public dataset.
What area of care is associated with DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.)?
DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.)'s record emphasizes Rheumatology Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
Is DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) associated with Chesterfield?
Public fields place DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) around Chesterfield, Missouri. Always confirm the exact site before visiting.
When was this NPI issued?
Enumeration for DR. JAMES H. ESTHER (M.D.) is noted as April 6, 2006 where the registry provides it.

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