Dr. Thomas Spence
Dr. Thomas Spence
Last updated: Nov 1, 2021

Dr. Thomas Spence

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 42 years
  • Graduated from: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1979
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1447221379

Dr. Thomas Spence MD

Pulmonologist

He is located at 3009 North Ballas Road Suite 315A in Saint Louis, MO 63131. Can help patients with the following: Acute Pain, Arthritis, Asthma, Influenza, Peptic Ulcer, Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447221379. Appointment can be made via the phone number (314) 996-4700. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Thomas Spence, being an pulmonologist, 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. Thomas Spence.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asbestosis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Blood Clots
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cryptococcosis
  • Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Embolism
  • Emphysema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pleural Effusion
  • Pleurisy
  • Pneumonia
  • Prescription Refill
  • Pulmonary Aspiration
  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking and Quitting Smoking
  • Tuberculosis (TB)
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Spence

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

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

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred 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. Thomas Spence 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. Thomas Spence is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Bills through: Missouri Baptist Physician Services Llc

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

GlaxoSmithKline $1355
Boehringer Ingelheim $898
AstraZeneca $825

Other

Food and Beverage $7658

Studies

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1979

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Affiliated practices

Missouri Baptist Physician Services
3009 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, 63131 MO
(314) 996-5287
Next Step Foot & Ankle Centers
509 Hamacher Street
Waterloo, 62298 IL
(618) 939-5979
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
3009 North Ballas Road
St. Louis, 63131 MO
(314) 993-9229

Affiliated hospitals

BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL
12634 OLIVE BOULEVARD
CREVE COEUR, 63141 MO
(314) 996-8000
MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
3015 N BALLAS RD
TOWN AND COUNTRY, 63131 MO
(314) 996-5000
PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER
1101 W LIBERTY
FARMINGTON, 63640 MO
(573) 431-6005
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1900 STATE ST
CHESTER, 62233 IL
(618) 826-4581

Looking for more Pulmonologists?

There are 6 other pulmonologists in this region.

Dr. Kiran V. Sarikonda
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 3009 North Ballas Road Suite 315A Saint Louis, 63131, MO
Dr. Bahaa Ahmad Bedair
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Ste 315A 3009 North Ballas Road Saint Louis, 63131, MO
Dr. Shiraz A. Daud
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 3009 North Ballas Road Suite 315A Saint Louis, 63131, MO
Dr. Anthony S. Shen
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 3009 North Ballas Road Suite 315A Saint Louis, 63195, MO
Dr. Mitchell David Botney
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 256C 3009 North Ballas Road Saint Louis, 63131, MO
Dr. Nitin J. Anand
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 3015 North Ballas Road Saint Louis, 63131, MO

Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Thomas Spence treat?

Dr. Thomas Spence provides treatment for Acute Pain, Arthritis, Asthma, Influenza, Peptic Ulcer, Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF). For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Thomas Spence have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Thomas Spence is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Physician Services. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Thomas Spence?

Dr. Thomas Spence's office is located at 3009 North Ballas Road Suite 315A in Saint Louis, MO 63131.

Has Dr. Thomas Spence affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Thomas Spence is affiliated with BARNES-JEWISH WEST COUNTY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Thomas Spence accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Thomas Spence is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.