2026 NPPES data Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician NPI 1841268570 MD
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KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ETNA, New Hampshire. 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
113
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician avg: 179
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$39.73
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD filed 113 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in ETNA, New Hampshire, prescribing 82% generic.

113
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$39.73
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

113 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD 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).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/09/2006

NPI 1841268570

Primary specialty

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician

Mid-sized

44,313 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

113 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 179

Specialty distribution in New Hampshire

How Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers

New Hampshire providers

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Hampshire

1. Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician share within New Hampshire

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics & Gynecology 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.

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).

KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 500 HANOVER CENTER RD, ETNA, NH, 03750, with a listed phone of (603) 643-3076. NPI 1841268570 was issued on 03/09/2006. 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 113 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count. 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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 44,313 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 179 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

500 HANOVER CENTER RD
ETNA, NH 03750

Provider Details

NPI 1841268570
Specialty Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/09/2006

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 KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$40

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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

KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 113 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.

113
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
121
Total Day Supply
1,990
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$601

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What KRISTI 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
19
Omeprazole
16
Metoprolol Succinate
12
Tamsulosin Hcl
11

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Overview

How KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD fits within the Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

44,313
Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician
179
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's 113 claims are below the specialty average of 179.

Nearby Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Providers in New Hampshire

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

Compare Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's specialty?
KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician and practices in ETNA, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD wrote 113 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD located?
KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD is located at 500 HANOVER CENTER RD, ETNA, NH, 03750. Phone: (603) 643-3076.
What is KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's NPI number?
KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841268570, issued on 03/09/2006.
Does KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 44,313 Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider writes 179 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Omeprazole, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD accept Medicare?
KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 113 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's credentials?
KRISTI SAUNDERS, MD's NPI is 1841268570 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.
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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