DR. SCOTT SAUNDERS MD
NPI 1861418097
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Scott Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Saunders is 1861418097. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Q: What is Scott Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Saunders was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled

79.29/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED NEWBORN MEDICINE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 454-2683(314) 454-4633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Nov 15, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Dr. Scott Saunders Md NPPES

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

DR. SCOTT SAUNDERS MD (NPI 1861418097) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (113850) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861418097

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. SCOTT SAUNDERSCredential: MD

Location Address1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED NEWBORN MEDICINESaint Louis, MO 63110-1002

Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 454-2683 · Fax (314) 454-4633

Phone(314) 454-2683

Fax(314) 454-4633

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1861418097 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080N0001X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 113850

Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 113850 (MO)

1 CHILDRENS PL, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid209785500MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Scott 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Scott Saunders reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Washington University

Same address

Multi-Specialty

1 CHILDRENS PL
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
628 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1194765685 (314) 286-1264

Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc

0.2 mi

Multi-Specialty

4901 FOREST PARK AVE STE 341
Saint Louis, MO 63108

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
530 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1457203135 (314) 454-8181

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

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.

79.29/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

71.46

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.51

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.

ARIE BAKER MSW, LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

1 CHILDRENS PL, CAMPUS BOX 8116
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-6169

SUSAN CHEUNG WALSH AUD

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 454-4649

MS. JENNIFER MARIE JACOBI PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, STE 4E
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-3577

MS. EMILY LINCOLN RN, NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)

1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 454-6000

MS. MARISSA ROSE PEREZ-MAGNELLI PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGY, STE 2130
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 454-6120

MRS. BRIANNA LYNN RICHTER NNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 454-6000

DR. WILLIAM L RIVES MD

Hospitalist

1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED HOSPITALIST MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 454-2076

DR. PETER M KILBRIDGE MD

Pediatrics

1 CHILDRENS PL, SUITE C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 454-2479

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 Scott Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Saunders is 1861418097. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Scott Saunders located?

Scott Saunders practices at 1 Childrens Pl Div Ped Newborn Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 454-2683.

What is Scott Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Scott Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Scott Saunders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Scott Saunders reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Washington University (Saint Louis, MO) and Washington University Physicians In Illinois, Inc (Saint Louis, MO). Each 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 Scott Saunders's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Scott Saunders accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Scott 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 Scott Saunders was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.