Dr. Howard M. Place
Last updated: Mar 10, 2021

Dr. Howard M. Place

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 38 years
  • Graduated from: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1983
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1245253590

Dr. Howard M. Place MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

He is located at 1201 South Grand Boulevard in Saint Louis, MO 63104. Can help patients with the following: Avascular Necrosis, Joint Fluid Extraction, Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteomyelitis, Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs), Spondylolisthesis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245253590. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 597-7535. He is affiliated with 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Howard M. Place, being an orthopedic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Howard M. Place.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Howard M. Place

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Howard M. Place as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Bronze Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) EPO · Catastrophic Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Gold Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Not accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Not accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Howard M. Place is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Howard M. Place is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Bills through: Ssm Health Care Group

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Depuy $8319
Si-Bone $1440
Medtronic $156

Other

Consulting $6750
Travel and Lodging $2313
Food and Beverage $998

Studies

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1983

Affiliated hospitals

SSM ST CLARE HEALTH CENTER
1015 BOWLES
FENTON, 63026 MO
(636) 496-2000
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
3635 VISTA AVE
SAINT LOUIS, 63110 MO
(314) 577-8000

Looking for more Orthopedic Surgeons?

There are 7 other orthopedic surgeons in this region.

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  • Address: 1465 South Grand Boulevard Saint Louis, 63104, MO
Dr. John Anthony Boudreau
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  • Address: 1201 South Grand Boulevard Saint Louis, 63104, MO
Dr. Vikas Dhawan
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. Scott Geoffrey Kaar
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Dr. Peter Everson
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. David D. Greenberg
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Dr. Dustin Kyle Baker
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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Howard M. Place affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Howard M. Place is affiliated with SSM ST CLARE HEALTH CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Howard M. Place accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

Yes, Dr. Howard M. Place is listed in-network for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Howard M. Place treat?

Dr. Howard M. Place provides treatment for Avascular Necrosis, Joint Fluid Extraction, Osteoarthritis (OA), Osteomyelitis, Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs), Spondylolisthesis. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Howard M. Place?

Dr. Howard M. Place's office is located at 1201 South Grand Boulevard in Saint Louis, MO 63104.