2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1053632836 M.D.
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Kevin Saunders, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Seneca, South Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 615 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$364
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Kevin Saunders, M.D. filed 12,559 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Seneca, South Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
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.

Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

12,559 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Kevin Saunders, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Kevin Saunders, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2010

NPI 1053632836

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,559 267% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Family Medicine Physician - 3.1%Family Medicine Physician3.1%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Kevin Saunders, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10110 CLEMSON BLVD, Seneca, SC, 29678, with a listed phone of (864) 482-3148. NPI 1053632836 was issued on 06/16/2010. 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 12,559 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 615 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

10110 CLEMSON BLVD
Seneca, SC 29678

Provider Details

NPI 1053632836
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Kevin Saunders, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Prisma Health University Medical Group
Seneca, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Kevin Saunders, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$364

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Kevin Saunders, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Family Medicine Physician average

11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 12,559 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

12,559
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
615
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
24,824
Total Day Supply
711,855
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$822K
Generic Drug Cost
$178K
Opioid Claims
598 (4.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
316

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 105, 65-74: 268, 75-84: 188, 85+: 54

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Kevin Saunders, M.D. 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
443
Amlodipine Besylate
419
Atorvastatin Calcium
355
Lisinopril
337
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
333
Losartan Potassium
327
Pantoprazole Sodium
317
Omeprazole
299
Gabapentin
292
Pravastatin Sodium
275

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Kevin Saunders, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s 12,559 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s specialty?
Kevin Saunders, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Seneca, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kevin Saunders, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Kevin Saunders, M.D. wrote 12,559 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 615 beneficiaries.
Where is Kevin Saunders, M.D. located?
Kevin Saunders, M.D. is located at 10110 CLEMSON BLVD, Seneca, SC, 29678. Phone: (864) 482-3148.
What is Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s NPI number?
Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053632836, issued on 06/16/2010.
Does Kevin Saunders, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $822K in brand drug costs.
Does Kevin Saunders, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Kevin Saunders, M.D. had 598 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.8%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kevin Saunders, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kevin Saunders, M.D. accept Medicare?
Kevin Saunders, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,559 Part D claims and 615 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s credentials?
Kevin Saunders, M.D.'s NPI is 1053632836 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.