Mark D Hingst, M.D.
Mark D Hingst is a Family Medicine specialist based in Saint Peters, MO with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mark D Hingst, M.D. has been part of the Saint Peters medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2019dNPPES updated 2020-11-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.18%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)
4.18% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.8%
Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in MissouriHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
319
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
983
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,986
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Mark D Hingst's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1984
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 10, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 1984)
Mailing address
Po Box 955534, Saint Louis, MO 63195-5534
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Mark D Hingst
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark D Hingst for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Mark D Hingst
Dr. Hingst is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Peters, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (636) 397-3231.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mark D Hingst
Practice Location
6994 Mexico Rd, Saint Peters, MO 63376-1512
Mailing Address
Po Box 955534, Saint Louis, MO 63195-5534
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