Scott Saunders, MD
NPI 1558474320 · Family Medicine Physician · Goleta, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Saunders, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Goleta, CA (NPI 1558474320).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558474320
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G78847 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
930 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 226 | $178 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 130 | $126 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 111 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $128 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 81 | $90 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 81 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 51 | 13 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 40 | 17 |
| Estradiolbrand: Estradiol (twice Weekly) | 33 | 13 |
| Levetiracetam | 23 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 23 | — |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 21 | — |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2018-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Saunders's NPI number?
- Scott Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558474320, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Saunders's specialty?
- Scott Saunders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Scott Saunders located?
- Scott Saunders's practice location on file with NPPES is 5901 Encina Rd Ste C3, Goleta, CA 93117-2272.
- What is Scott Saunders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Saunders is (805) 963-1824.
- Does Scott Saunders accept Medicare?
- Scott Saunders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Saunders's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Saunders's NPI (1558474320) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.