Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady
Last updated: May 28, 2025

Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 28 years
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1780636571

Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 1 Childrens Place Div Surg Ct Peds, Ste 2A in Saint Louis, MO 63110. Can help patients with the following: Aortic Dissection, Boils, Collapsed Lung, Gallstones, Lymphedema, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780636571. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 454-6165.

Conditions treated

Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady, being an cardiothoracic 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. Pirooz Eghtesady.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

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

Health plans

Cox HealthPlans

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Cox HealthPlans
Cox HealthPlans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Cox HealthPlans Bronze Expanded Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Bronze Preferred EPO · Bronze EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Gold Preferred EPO · Gold EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Gold Standard EPO · Gold EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Silver Connect EPO · Silver EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Silver Preferred EPO · Silver EPO Accepting new patients
Cox HealthPlans Silver Standard EPO · Silver EPO 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. Pirooz Eghtesady 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 Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.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. Pirooz Eghtesady is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery) .

Bills through: Washington University

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Revo Biologics $94
Baxter Healthcare $63
Medtronic $41

Other

Food and Beverage $332

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady accept patients with Cox HealthPlans?

Yes, Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady is listed in-network for Cox HealthPlans through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady treat?

Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady provides treatment for Aortic Dissection, Boils, Collapsed Lung, Gallstones, Lymphedema, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD). For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady?

Dr. Pirooz Eghtesady's office is located at 1 Childrens Place Div Surg Ct Peds, Ste 2A in Saint Louis, MO 63110.