Jean Saunders, M.D.
NPI 1396735270 · Family Medicine Physician · Prairieville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jean Saunders, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Prairieville, LA (NPI 1396735270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396735270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 023213 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
681 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 224 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 186 | $83 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 113 | $120 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 42 | $13 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 41 | $30 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 38 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 193 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 643 | 119 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 596 | 158 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 547 | 147 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 451 | 113 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 416 | 100 |
| Gabapentin | 415 | 86 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$287 across 26 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2021-04-07
- Certified
- 2021-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jean Saunders's NPI number?
- Jean Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396735270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jean Saunders's specialty?
- Jean Saunders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jean Saunders located?
- Jean Saunders's practice location on file with NPPES is 17609 Old Jefferson Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769-3979.
- What is Jean Saunders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jean Saunders is (225) 677-9595.
- Does Jean Saunders accept Medicare?
- Jean Saunders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jean Saunders's NPI active?
- Yes — Jean Saunders's NPI (1396735270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.