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JENNIFER ELAINE SAUNDERS NP
NPI 1649784828
Nurse Practitioner in Charlotte, NC

Active since November 26, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204(980) 442-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Sep 27, 2021 and 47 more (50 updates tracked since 2017).

About Jennifer Elaine Saunders Np NPPES

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

JENNIFER ELAINE SAUNDERS NP (NPI 1649784828) is an individual nurse practitioner in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5010093) and active in the NPI registry since November 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649784828
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER ELAINE SAUNDERSCredential: NP
Location Address1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE ACharlotte, NC 28204-2990
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Phone(980) 442-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateNovember 26, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 202450 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1649784828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5010093
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, Charlotte, NC 28204
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1945 N 5th StAlbemarle, NC 28001-3417 · Phone (980) 323-7790
Location 21550 Faulk StMonroe, NC 28112-5086 · Phone (980) 442-0430
Location 34525 Cameron Valley Pkwy, Ste 3500Charlotte, NC 28211-4369 · Phone (704) 302-8300
Location 4100 Medical Park Dr, Ste 110Concord, NC 28025-2948 · Phone (704) 403-1370

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Elaine Saunders Np 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 ID4486915840
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180227001156
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Saunders reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Same address
Surgical Oncology
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
Charlotte, NC 28204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508135799 (980) 442-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

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.
43 services17 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.
14 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28204 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40

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.

ARMIDA PARALA-METZ MD
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
MANISHA BHUTANI MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
TRISHA WOOTEN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, SUITE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
VALERIE DENISE TAYLOR PA
Physician Assistant
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
MICHAEL SHELDON RICHARDSON MD
Internal Medicine
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
LEAH HOWE CUPP FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
DEBA SARMA MD
Surgery
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE A
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000
PETER EARL CLARK MD
Urology
1021 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, STE 6100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Mecklenburg County (980) 442-2000

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 Jennifer Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Saunders is 1649784828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 26, 2017.

Where is Jennifer Saunders located?

Jennifer Saunders practices at 1021 Morehead Medical Dr Ste A, Charlotte, NC 28204. The listed phone number is (980) 442-2000.

What is Jennifer Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Jennifer Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Jennifer Saunders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Saunders reassigns Medicare benefits to The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Charlotte, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jennifer Saunders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Saunders accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and 3 other insurers list Jennifer 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.

Is Jennifer Saunders affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Saunders is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Saunders was last updated on July 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.