James M. Sturm, DO

Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

(636) 244-5004Saint Peters, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MO can see James M. Sturm, DO in person in Saint Peters or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 8 Anesthesiology providers in MOSee all Anesthesiology in Saint Peters40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1894dNPPES updated 2021-03-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

412 Jungermann Rd Ste 201, Saint Peters, MO 63376-2781

Fax: (636) 244-5006
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

61.15%

Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+56 pts)

61.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.3%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 81% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

195

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

447

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,596

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $581k

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
35%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Substance Use Disorders
33%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$527 received from industry

31 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James M. Sturm's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 28, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

AnesthesiologyPain Medicine in Saint PetersAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207LP2900X

Virtual Pain Medicine Care With James M. Sturm

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James M. Sturm for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Saint Peters required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James M. Sturm

NPI records show Dr. Sturm as active with telehealth listed in Saint Peters, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (636) 244-5004.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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