JESSICA ANN SAUNDERS MD
NPI 1861502429
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Albany, NY

Q: What is Jessica Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jessica Saunders is 1861502429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Q: What is Jessica Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jessica Saunders was last updated on May 11, 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.

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2 PALISADES DR, ALBANY, NY 12205(518) 458-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2021, Nov 10, 2020, Mar 6, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Jessica Ann Saunders Md NPPES

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

JESSICA ANN SAUNDERS MD (NPI 1861502429) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (236949) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861502429

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameJESSICA ANN SAUNDERSCredential: MD

Location Address2 PALISADES DRAlbany, NY 12205-1438

Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634 · Fax (518) 649-4094

Phone(518) 458-2000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2021

✔ NPI 1861502429 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 236949

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 236949 (NY)

2 PALISADES DR, Albany, NY 12205

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1855 Route 146Clifton Park, NY 12065-3885 · Phone (518) 458-2000

Location 22215 Burdett AveTroy, NY 12180 · Phone (330) 493-4443 · Fax (330) 493-8677

Location 31735 Route 9Halfmoon, NY 12065-2421 · Phone (518) 458-2000

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

Jessica Ann Saunders Md 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 ID547289571

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051118000051

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 Jessica Saunders reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.

1.4 mi

Multi-Specialty

315 S MANNING BLVD
Albany, NY 12208

Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
742 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750626834 (518) 525-5634

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 11

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.

362 services296 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

246 services241 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

196 services172 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

142 services141 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.

45 services43 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.

39 services39 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330057

Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hudson, NY

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330094

Location71 Prospect AvenueHudson, NY 12534 · Columbia County

Emergency services

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330180

Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12205 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.87 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.57 typical visit price

range $17.54 – $136.14

Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%1,821 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

97%2,646 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%424 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

99%1,299 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

98%1,306 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 401 patients

Patients tobacco: 55% · 40 patients

92%401 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

71%1,298 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

19%1,298 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

34%1,298 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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