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RICHARD A SAUNDERS MD
NPI 1356353817
Ophthalmology in Charleston, SC

Active since August 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-1414 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Richard A Saunders Md NPPES

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

RICHARD A SAUNDERS MD (NPI 1356353817) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (09089) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356353817
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD A SAUNDERSCredential: MD
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461 · (843) 792-6200
Phone(843) 792-1414
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1356353817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 09089
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid090895SC
Medicare UPIND74137SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard A Saunders Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CAROLYN REED WORD M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
CHRISTOPHER ARNOLD HENSLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
ANGELINA INDIRA PHILLIPS
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
BLAKE DANIEL FORCINA
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
CHELSEA LEE CRUISE SW
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
DR. RICHARD HAYDEN JONES MD
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
LINDSEY HENDRICKSON NP
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
MICHAEL DAMASO DE GUZMAN
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1414

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Saunders is 1356353817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Where is Richard Saunders located?

Richard Saunders practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-1414.

What is Richard Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Richard Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Saunders is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Saunders accept?

Health plans from First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Richard Saunders as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Saunders was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.