2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1174768402 MD
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DAVID SAUNDERS, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in ROME, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
538
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID SAUNDERS, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 538 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
538
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID SAUNDERS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DAVID SAUNDERS, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2008

NPI 1174768402

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

538 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Georgia

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Emergency Medicine Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Emergency Medicine Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAVID SAUNDERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 501 REDMOND RD NW, ROME, GA, 30165, with a listed phone of (706) 291-0291. NPI 1174768402 was issued on 12/16/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAUNDERS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 538 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 87.7969), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

501 REDMOND RD NW
ROME, GA 30165

Provider Details

NPI 1174768402
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/16/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
87.7969
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

538
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
540
Total Day Supply
4,758
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
88 (16.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
149

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.87
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 87, 65-74: 154, 75-84: 112, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DAVID SAUNDERS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
51
Cephalexin
46
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
39
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
34
Prednisone
30
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
22
Azithromycin
21
Ibuprofen
19
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
18
Pantoprazole Sodium
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How DAVID SAUNDERS, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's 538 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SAUNDERS.

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's specialty?
DAVID SAUNDERS, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in ROME, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID SAUNDERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID SAUNDERS, MD wrote 538 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID SAUNDERS, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 87.7969). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID SAUNDERS, MD located?
DAVID SAUNDERS, MD is located at 501 REDMOND RD NW, ROME, GA, 30165. Phone: (706) 291-0291.
What is DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's NPI number?
DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174768402, issued on 12/16/2008.
Does DAVID SAUNDERS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID SAUNDERS, MD had 88 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.4%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID SAUNDERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID SAUNDERS, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID SAUNDERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 538 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's credentials?
DAVID SAUNDERS, MD's NPI is 1174768402 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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