Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > MO Providers > Neurosurgeons

Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Indiana University School of Medicine

232 S Woods Mill Road Suite 400 E
Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 878-2888

Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD is a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, Anderson Medical Group and Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL).

Office Locations

232 S Woods Mill Road Suite 400 E
Chesterfield, MO 63017

(314) 878-2888

(314) 576-8187

open_in_new

Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL)

6828 State Route 162 Suite A
Maryville, IL 62062

(618) 391-5380

open_in_new

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD performed more spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

discectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal procedures

By Affordability:

lamina procedures

laminectomy

spinal instrumentation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lamina procedures, laminectomy, and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	412
hospital care	58
implant surgery	24
inpatient care	58
nerve procedures	73
neurostimulator lead placement	21
neurostimulator replacement	24
spinal procedures	160

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2013 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	35
decompression surgery	90
doctor visit	421
hospital care	44
implant surgery	26
inpatient care	44
neck surgery	19
nerve procedures	90
neurostimulator lead placement	25
neurostimulator replacement	26
spinal procedures	189

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	41
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	445
hospital care	31
implant surgery	35
inpatient care	31
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	71
neurostimulator lead placement	32
neurostimulator replacement	35
spinal procedures	194

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	24
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	47
decompression surgery	108
doctor visit	472
hospital care	31
implant surgery	28
inpatient care	31
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	108
neurostimulator lead placement	28
neurostimulator replacement	28
spinal procedures	243

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	66
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
decompression surgery	97
doctor visit	435
hospital care	18
implant surgery	21
inpatient care	18
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	97
neurostimulator lead placement	21
neurostimulator replacement	21
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	227

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	19
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	28
decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	466
hospital care	37
implant surgery	27
inpatient care	37
nerve procedures	69
neurostimulator lead placement	26
neurostimulator replacement	27
spinal procedures	185

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	22
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	474
hospital care	18
implant surgery	34
inpatient care	18
nerve procedures	52
neurostimulator lead placement	26
neurostimulator replacement	34
spinal procedures	179

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	23
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
decompression surgery	102
doctor visit	488
implant surgery	24
nerve procedures	102
neurostimulator lead placement	19
neurostimulator replacement	24
spinal procedures	206

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	12
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	371
implant surgery	17
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	62
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	17
spinal procedures	185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	18
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	436
implant surgery	29
nerve procedures	51
neurostimulator lead placement	23
neurostimulator replacement	29
spinal procedures	184

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	12
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2022 were spinal procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	271
spinal procedures	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	112

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO during 2023 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	331
implant surgery	11
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	54
neurostimulator replacement	11
spinal procedures	90

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	15
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Chesterfield, MO were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	418
hospital care	33
implant surgery	25
inpatient care	33
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	75
neurostimulator lead placement	23
neurostimulator replacement	25
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	172

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	284
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	21
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Anderson Hospital

Anderson Medical Group

Anderson Hospital (Maryville, IL)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott H. Purvines, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,898 PAIN MANAGEMENT $2,095	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $351	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $157	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $147	SPECTRA SYSTEM $63	Other $85
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,292 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $1,628	Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $151	RESTORE $122	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $117	O-ARM-Spine $91	Other $184
Abbott Laboratories	$999 ETERNA $335	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $241	Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs $128	PROCLAIM $122	SCS IPGs $100	Other $72
SI-Bone, Inc.	$410 iFuse Implant $410
Nevro Corp.	$372 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $372
Other	$2,389 Spinal Implant $308	CAMCEVI $196	CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $186	INTELLIS $150	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $146	Other $1,404

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,255
Travel and Lodging	$3,004
Gift	$100

Biography

Dr. Scott Purvines is a specialist in neurosurgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Purvines completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. He is affiliated with Anderson Hospital, Anderson Medical Group, and Missouri Baptist Medical Center.