Michael Scott Plisco, MD, FCCP

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Michael Scott Plisco is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Saint Louis, MO with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE

(314) 251-6486Saint Louis, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael Scott Plisco, MD, FCCP runs an independent critical care medicine specialist practice in Saint Louis, MO. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.

1 of 21 Internal Medicine providers in MOSee all Internal Medicine in Saint Louis27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6565dNPPES updated 2008-08-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 4006b, Saint Louis, MO 63141-8232

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

119

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
64%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
61%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
53%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Atrial Fibrillation
48%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Diabetes
45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$144 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Michael Scott Plisco's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Michael Scott Plisco

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Scott Plisco for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Saint Louis 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 Michael Scott Plisco

Dr. Plisco is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 251-6486.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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