SCOTT SAUNDERS CRNA
NPI 1942218318
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Jonesboro, AR

Active since August 03, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
225 E JACKSON AVE, JONESBORO, AR 72401(870) 932-4211(870) 931-9141 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Scott Saunders Crna NPPES

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

SCOTT SAUNDERS CRNA (NPI 1942218318) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Jonesboro, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C01567) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942218318
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSCOTT SAUNDERSCredential: CRNA
Location Address225 E JACKSON AVEJonesboro, AR 72401-3119
Mailing Address601 E Matthews AveJonesboro, AR 72401-3145 · (870) 932-4211 · Fax (870) 931-9141
Fax(870) 931-9141
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 22, 2016
✔ NPI 1942218318 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C01567
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
225 E JACKSON AVE, Jonesboro, AR 72401

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5Y718AR
Medicaid160044001AR

Accepted 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

Scott Saunders Crna 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 ID5496769325
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060214000047

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Scott Saunders reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
225 E JACKSON AVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ophthalmology
601 E MATTHEWS AVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
1206 GORDON DUCKWORTH DR
Piggott, AR 72454
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
1,297 services769 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
39 services31 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72401 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
$119.36 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Obstetrics & Gynecology
225 E JACKSON AVE, MAILSLOT #83
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Anesthesiology
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401
Internal Medicine
225 E JACKSON AVE
JONESBORO, AR 72401

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 1942218318. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is Scott Saunders located?

Scott Saunders practices at 225 E Jackson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401. The listed phone number is (870) 932-4211.

What is Scott Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Scott Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott 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 organizations bill Medicare for Scott Saunders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Scott Saunders reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Jonesboro Anesthesia Inc (Jonesboro, AR), Southern Eye Associates Ltd (Jonesboro, AR) and Piggott Community Hospital (Piggott, AR). 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 Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers 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 November 22, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.