DR. KARL C SAUNDERS M.D.
NPI 1285626531
Orthopaedic Surgery in Zanesville, OH

Q: What is Karl Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Saunders is 1285626531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005.

Q: What is Karl Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Saunders was last updated on February 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 22, 2005

2854 BELL ST, ZANESVILLE, OH 43701(740) 454-3273(740) 588-1081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Karl C Saunders M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KARL C SAUNDERS M.D. (NPI 1285626531) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Zanesville, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35040864) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285626531

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARL C SAUNDERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address2854 BELL STZanesville, OH 43701-1721

Mailing Address2854 Bell StZanesville, OH 43701-1721 · (740) 454-3273 · Fax (740) 588-1081

Phone(740) 454-3273

Fax(740) 588-1081

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2021

✔ NPI 1285626531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35040864

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

2854 BELL ST, Zanesville, OH 43701

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Medicaid0469667OH

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

80%207 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second Generation Cephalosporin

Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures with the indications for a first OR second generation cephalosporin prophylactic antibiotic, who had an order for a first OR second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial…

100%51 patients

Perioperative Care: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis (When Indicated in ALL Patients)

Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures for which venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is indicated in all patients, who had an order for Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH), Low- Dose Unfractionated Heparin (LDUH)…

100%47 patients

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

60%205 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

35%237 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age

Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis

63%126 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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