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DANA R SAUNDERS M.D.
NPI 1508061656
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Olympia, WA

Active since June 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3525 ENSIGN RD NE STE R, PMG SW WA OLYMPIA INFECTIOUS DISEASES, OLYMPIA, WA 98506(360) 493-4001(360) 438-2026 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Jan 25, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dana R Saunders M.d. NPPES

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

DANA R SAUNDERS M.D. (NPI 1508061656) is an individual infectious disease provider in Olympia, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60489002) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Loveland, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Aurora (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508061656
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDANA R SAUNDERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3525 ENSIGN RD NE STE R, PMG SW WA OLYMPIA INFECTIOUS DISEASESOlympia, WA 98506-5065
Mailing AddressPo Box 3360Portland, OR 97208-3360 · (866) 747-2455
Phone(360) 493-4001
Fax(360) 438-2026
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, AuroraGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2021
✔ NPI 1508061656 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD60489002✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0049234
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
3525 ENSIGN RD NE STE R, Olympia, WA 98506
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dana R Higbee Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11625 Foxtrail Dr Ste 200Loveland, CO 80538-9089 · Phone (970) 237-7588 · Fax (970) 237-7587

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dana R Saunders M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8527215433
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210308001388
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
401 services200 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
236 services127 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
120 services115 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
73 services60 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
37 services37 patients
Management of oxygen chamber therapy 99183
Oxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.
31 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98506 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 3

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

PREETI KONDAL D.O.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3525 ENSIGN RD NE STE R, PMG SW WA OLYMPIA INFECTIOUS DISEASES
OLYMPIA, WA 98506
Thurston County (360) 493-4001
FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES OF OLYMPIA, PLLC
Family Medicine
3525 ENSIGN RD NE STE R
OLYMPIA, WA 98506
Thurston County (360) 459-3663
STEVEN M STANDAERT M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
3525 ENSIGN RD NE STE R, PMG SW WA OLYMPIA INFECTIOUS DISEASES
OLYMPIA, WA 98506
Thurston County (360) 493-4001

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 Dana Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dana Saunders is 1508061656. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2007. The provider is also known as Dana R Higbee MD.

Where is Dana Saunders located?

Dana Saunders practices at 3525 Ensign Rd NE Ste R Pmg SW Wa Olympia Infectious Diseases, Olympia, WA 98506. The listed phone number is (360) 493-4001.

What is Dana Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Dana Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dana Saunders is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Dana Saunders accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Medica and 1 other insurer list Dana 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 Dana Saunders was last updated on March 31, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.