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MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. 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
42
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
MIPS score
82.9973/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 42 claims across 12 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.9973 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 42 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/24/2006

NPI 1710909353

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

42 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

MIPS final score

82.9973/100 0.10269999999999868% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.9973/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Medical Physician Assistant) — 82.9973/100 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.

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MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1710909353. 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.

MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2801 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 234-5673. NPI 1710909353 was issued on 07/24/2006. 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 42 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $471 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.9973/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.0681, Cost 57.0897), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

2801 UNIVERSITY DR S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1710909353
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C 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.

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER FARGO
★★★★☆ 4/5
WEST FARGO, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

42
Total Claims
$471
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
72
Total Day Supply
2,145
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$471

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.91

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
13

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's 42 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's specialty?
MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C wrote 42 Medicare Part D claims totaling $471 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.9973/100 (Quality: 87.0681, Cost: 57.0897). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C located?
MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C is located at 2801 UNIVERSITY DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 234-5673.
What is MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's NPI number?
MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710909353, issued on 07/24/2006.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C accept Medicare?
MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 42 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's credentials?
MARY SAUNDERS, PA-C's NPI is 1710909353 with credentials PA-C. 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.

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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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