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Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE

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(Dr. Vladimir Markovicl Kushnir, MD)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: weight management, Barrett's esophagus, endoscopy, and more.

1044 North Mason Road Suite: 330
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

(314) 362-3685

Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE is a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in adult gastroenterology and bariatrics (obesity treatment). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE is affiliated with WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Barnes-Jewish Hospital

1044 North Mason Road Suite: 330
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

(314) 362-3685

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12634 Olive Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63141

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3023 N. Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131

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WashU Medicine

4921 Parkview Place Suite 12b
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 747-2066

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

colonoscopy with submucosal injection

EGD with biopsy

EGD with endoscopic mucosal resection

EGD with endoscopic ultrasound

EGD with esophageal dilation

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

ERCP with foreign body removal

ERCP with stent placement

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal procedures

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, colonoscopy with submucosal injection, EGD with biopsy, EGD with endoscopic mucosal resection, EGD with endoscopic ultrasound, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, ERCP with foreign body removal, ERCP with stent placement, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	46
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	79
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
balloon dilation	32
diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	30
esophageal dilation	17
foreign body removal	22
gastrointestinal procedures	371
hospital care	56
image guided procedures	25
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	371
minor procedures	25
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	144
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	25
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
balloon dilation	29
diagnostic procedures	294
doctor visit	53
esophageal dilation	29
foreign body removal	32
gastrointestinal procedures	693
hospital care	125
image guided procedures	57
injections	13
inpatient care	125
minimally invasive procedures	693
minor procedures	57
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	294
stent placement (stenting)	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	124

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	48
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
balloon dilation	54
diagnostic procedures	278
doctor visit	58
esophageal dilation	54
foreign body removal	46
gastrointestinal procedures	754
hospital care	118
image guided procedures	44
injections	12
inpatient care	118
minimally invasive procedures	754
minor procedures	44
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	265
stent placement (stenting)	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	109

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	518
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	924
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	480
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	102
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
balloon dilation	65
diagnostic procedures	384
doctor visit	77
esophageal dilation	65
foreign body removal	58
gastrointestinal procedures	950
hospital care	58
image guided procedures	40
injections	18
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	950
minor procedures	40
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	398
stent placement (stenting)	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	85

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	46
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
balloon dilation	58
diagnostic procedures	391
doctor visit	77
esophageal dilation	58
foreign body removal	55
gastrointestinal procedures	957
hospital care	53
image guided procedures	46
injections	32
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	957
minor procedures	46
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	392
stent placement (stenting)	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	125

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	45
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
balloon dilation	62
diagnostic procedures	397
doctor visit	103
esophageal dilation	62
foreign body removal	82
gastrointestinal procedures	1002
hospital care	22
image guided procedures	59
injections	19
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	1002
minor procedures	59
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	398
stent placement (stenting)	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	121

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	500
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	53
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
balloon dilation	69
diagnostic procedures	327
doctor visit	86
esophageal dilation	92
foreign body removal	64
gastrointestinal procedures	965
hospital care	97
image guided procedures	29
injections	13
inpatient care	97
minimally invasive procedures	965
minor procedures	29
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	352
stent placement (stenting)	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	108

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	42
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
balloon dilation	82
diagnostic procedures	273
doctor visit	62
esophageal dilation	82
foreign body removal	46
gastrointestinal procedures	787
hospital care	29
image guided procedures	44
injections	16
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	787
minor procedures	44
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	300
stent placement (stenting)	107
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
balloon dilation	75
diagnostic procedures	302
doctor visit	62
esophageal dilation	75
foreign body removal	46
gastrointestinal procedures	789
hospital care	36
image guided procedures	37
injections	22
inpatient care	36
minimally invasive procedures	789
minor procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	321
stent placement (stenting)	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	29
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
balloon dilation	54
diagnostic procedures	257
doctor visit	47
esophageal dilation	54
foreign body removal	48
gastrointestinal procedures	755
hospital care	38
image guided procedures	34
injections	17
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	755
minor procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	277
stent placement (stenting)	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	97

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	35
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, MO were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	41
balloon dilation	58
diagnostic procedures	281
doctor visit	65
esophageal dilation	58
foreign body removal	49
gastrointestinal procedures	736
hospital care	59
image guided procedures	41
injections	18
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	736
minor procedures	41
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	289
stent placement (stenting)	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	104

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	438
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	138
85 and over	41
Less than 65	95
65 to 74	237

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Education & Training

Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

St. Louis Children's Hospital

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

WashU Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Hannibal Regional PHO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Aetna Medicare HMO, Decatur Memorial Hospital, TRICARE, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA Network, Coventry HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, MO HealthNet, CorVel, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, Health Alliance POS, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Quality Health Management, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Flexcare

MultiPlan

MHBP

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare Open Access

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

Great-West Healthcare POS

Great-West Healthcare PPO

Health Alliance HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Hannibal Regional PHO

Rockport Healthcare Group

Aetna Medicare HMO

Decatur Memorial Hospital

TRICARE

Coventry

Anthem

Best Doctors

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Open Access POS

Aetna US Access

CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO

Aetna National Advantage Program

CIGNA Network

Coventry HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

MO HealthNet

CorVel

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

Aetna Choice POS II

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional

CoxHealth

Coventry PPO

Coventry National Network PPO

Health Alliance POS

USA Managed Care Organization

Health Alliance PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Quality Health Management

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

HealthLink PPO

Beech Street

HealthLink POS

HealthLink Open Access

HealthLink HMO

Aetna Elect Choice

HFN

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Community Partners Health Plans

CIGNA Open Access Plus POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

CIGNA Network Open Access

CIGNA PPO Plus

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Care Management Resources (CMR)

Mercy Health Springfield Communities

Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO

Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare)

Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System

Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange)

Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare)

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

Aetna Medicare Open Access POS

Health Alliance Medicare POS

Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare)

VA HealthCare Choice Program

BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health

Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice

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Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$13,452 CAPTIVATOR $4,275	ACQUIRE $1,602	ORISE $1,212	CAPTIVATOR II SNARE $1,101	GENERAL - THERAPIES $674	Other $4,588
US Endoscopy	$11,800 $11,800
CONMED Corporation	$9,518 GORE VIABIL $8,968	CONMED Biliary $550
AbbVie Inc.	$8,352 Creon $1,718	$6,634
Covidien LP	$3,765 Barrx $1,061	Small Bowel $666	Beacon $27	PillCam $13	$1,998
Other	$14,198 AspireAssist System $1,551	Barrx $1,000	Fusion Quattro $600	TruFreeze $488	Cook Medical Sphincterotomy $400	Other $10,159

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Consulting Fee	$24,420
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,228
Food and Beverage	$8,365
Travel and Lodging	$5,984
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$2,000
Other	$87

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Dr. Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE has received 7 research payments totaling $48,851.

Biography

Dr. Vladimir Kushnir is a physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology and bariatrics (obesity treatment). After completing medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine, he performed his residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal bleeding, obesity, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). On average, patients gave Dr. Kushnir a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Kushnir accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. He is conversant in Russian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and St. Louis Children's Hospital. He has an open panel in Saint Louis, MO according to BJC HealthCare.

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