Whitney Stina Brandt, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Whitney Stina Brandt, MD has been part of the Saint Louis medical community since 2014 in group practice. She graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2014 and has 12+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (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
Older · 343dNPPES updated 2025-05-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4500 Forest Park Ave Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, 5th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108-2114
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.29/100
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.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.89%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+52.8 pts)
57.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
39
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
28
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
38
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $312
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 COPD.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$234 received from industry
3 transactions 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 Whitney Stina Brandt's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 26, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
12 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Whitney Stina Brandt
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Whitney Stina Brandt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — 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 Whitney Stina Brandt
NPI records show Dr. Brandt as active with telehealth listed in Saint Louis, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (314) 362-7260.
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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Contact Whitney Stina Brandt
Practice Location
4500 Forest Park Ave Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, 5th Fl, Saint Louis, MO 63108-2114
Mailing Address
Po Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011
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