Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SAUNDERS
R. Craig Saunders, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Sparta, TN. R. is a 1984 graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. R. is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows R. provided 4,411 services to 339 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (931) 738-9333
- Email not available
Practice Locations
423 SEWELL DR
Sparta, TN 38583
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,411 services · 339 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
84 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
25 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
17 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
4,009 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
111 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
43 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
43 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
16 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 1
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Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Saunders specialize in?
Dr. Saunders is an orthopedic surgeon in Sparta, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Saunders located?
Dr. Saunders is listed at 423 SEWELL DR, Sparta, TN 38583. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Saunders's phone number?
The number on file is (931) 738-9333. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Saunders?
Dr. Saunders's National Provider Identifier is 1518994441. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Saunders go to medical school?
Dr. Saunders attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Saunders have?
Dr. Saunders has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Saunders do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Saunders performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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