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DR. SHAD STEPHEN SAUNDERS M.D.
NPI 1760680581
Ophthalmology in Montrose, CO

Active since July 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
1800 E PAVILION PL, SUITE B, MONTROSE, CO 81401(970) 249-1210(970) 249-3057 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Shad Stephen Saunders M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHAD STEPHEN SAUNDERS M.D. (NPI 1760680581) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Montrose, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (47931) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760680581
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHAD STEPHEN SAUNDERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1800 E PAVILION PL, SUITE BMontrose, CO 81401-5499
Mailing Address1800 E Pavilion Pl, Suite BMontrose, CO 81401-5499 · (970) 249-1210 · Fax (970) 249-3057
Phone(970) 249-1210
Fax(970) 249-3057
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 22, 2012
✔ NPI 1760680581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CO · 47931
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.
1800 E PAVILION PL, Montrose, CO 81401
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid10723862CO
OtherCJ7703Rr Medicare
Medicare PINC304872
Other840851676010Rocky Mountain Health Plan

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

Dr. Shad Stephen 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 ID7810049665
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090709000207
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 17

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 complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
714 services637 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
568 services216 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
391 services68 patients
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg J0178
Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
344 services19 patients
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified J7999
A compounded drug is a personalized medication created to meet unique patient needs. If you can't take standard drugs due to allergies or need a specific dosage not commercially available, a pharmacist can mix ingredients to make a drug specifically for you.
244 services45 patients
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
182 services146 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81401 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.20 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $18.05 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

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.

92.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.43

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$51.90 avg. paid by Medicare
Spherocylinder, trifocal, plano to plus or minus 4.00d sphere, .12-2.00d cylinder, per lens V2303
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
3 suppliers16 claims29 services$48.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ALPINE OPTICAL OF WESTERN COLORADO LLC
Technician/Technologist (Optician)
1800 E PAVILION PL, SUITE A
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Montrose County (970) 249-1186
NICHOLAS E NEUBAUM M.D.
Ophthalmology
1800 E PAVILION PL, SUITE B
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Montrose County (970) 249-1210
PAUL G STORY M.D.
Ophthalmology
1800 E PAVILION PL, SUITE B
MONTROSE, CO 81401
Montrose County (970) 249-1210

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 Shad Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shad Saunders is 1760680581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2007.

Where is Shad Saunders located?

Shad Saunders practices at 1800 E Pavilion Pl Suite B, Montrose, CO 81401. The listed phone number is (970) 249-1210.

What is Shad Saunders's specialty?

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

Is Shad Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shad 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shad Saunders was last updated on March 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.