2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1063547255 M.D.
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GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in CALABASH, North Carolina. 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
16
Medicare Part D claims · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
What the federal data reveals: GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CALABASH, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 16 claims .

What stands out: GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. filed 16 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CALABASH, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/21/2007

NPI 1063547255

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

16 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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.

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GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in CALABASH, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1063547255. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 602 THOMASBORO ROAD, CALABASH, NC, 28467, with a listed phone of (910) 499-0181. NPI 1063547255 was issued on 02/21/2007. 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 16 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $612 in drug spend. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

602 THOMASBORO ROAD
CALABASH, NC 28467

Provider Details

NPI 1063547255
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/21/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

16
Total Claims
$612
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16
Total Day Supply
448
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$612

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
13

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s 16 claims are below the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s specialty?
GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in CALABASH, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. wrote 16 Medicare Part D claims totaling $612 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. located?
GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. is located at 602 THOMASBORO ROAD, CALABASH, NC, 28467. Phone: (910) 499-0181.
What is GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s NPI number?
GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063547255, issued on 02/21/2007.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. accept Medicare?
GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s credentials?
GEORGE SAUNDERS, M.D.'s NPI is 1063547255 with credentials M.D.. 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.
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.

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

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