Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Mr. John D Descher, FNP

Individual provider Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1891948022

Mr. John D Descher, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner in Saint Louis, Missouri. Qualified in 2008, 18 years ago. Practices with Mercy Clinic Palliative Care LLC, a 12-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
18
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2008
What do these letters mean?
FNP — Family Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner who treats patients of all ages, much like a family doctor.

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Practice location Address checks out

621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 6017B
Saint Louis, MO 63141-8232
Phone: (314) 251-7840
Fax: (314) 251-4173
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363L00000X · Licence 152450 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1891948022
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials FNP
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 31, 2008
Last updated in NPPESAugust 20, 2015

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2008 (18 years in practice)
Group practice Mercy Clinic Palliative Care Llc — 12 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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