Paul Edward Wise, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Paul Edward Wise is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Saint Louis, MO with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(314) 454-7177Saint Louis, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MO can see Paul Edward Wise, MD in person in Saint Louis or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.29/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in MOSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Saint Louis30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 402dNPPES updated 2025-04-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4500 Forest Park Ave Div Surg Colon/Rectal, 5th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108-2114

Fax: (888) 425-7946
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

79.29/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.7%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

170

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

162

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

295

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $10k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+31%)52%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$18.3k received from industry

25 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Paul Edward Wise's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Paul Edward Wise

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Edward Wise 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 Paul Edward Wise

NPI records show Dr. Wise as active with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 454-7177.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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