Eric Saunders, MD
NPI 1205852571 · Anesthesiology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Saunders, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1205852571).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205852571
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 92886 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
119 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 51 | $53 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 28 | $49 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 14 | $83 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 14 | $56 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 12 | $68 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$83 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7 Independence PT Ste 300Greenville, SC 29615-4569Phone: (864) 522-3700Fax: (864) 522-3705
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2024-08-21
- Certified
- 2024-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Saunders's NPI number?
- Eric Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205852571, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Saunders's specialty?
- Eric Saunders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Saunders located?
- Eric Saunders's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 20th St, Knoxville, TN 37916-1809.
- What is Eric Saunders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Saunders is (865) 546-8040.
- Does Eric Saunders accept Medicare?
- Eric Saunders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Saunders's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Saunders's NPI (1205852571) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.