Benjamin Saunders, M.D.
NPI 1558615799 · Neurology Physician · Springfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Saunders, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Springfield, MA (NPI 1558615799).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558615799
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 261288 (MA)
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
13 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
170 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 143 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 | $132 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$132 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 146 | 33 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 120 | 28 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 115 | 13 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 72 | — |
| Ubrogepantbrand: Ubrelvy | 71 | — |
| Propranolol Hcl | 64 | 14 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 61 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2012-11-08
- Last updated
- 2019-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Saunders's NPI number?
- Benjamin Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558615799, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Saunders's specialty?
- Benjamin Saunders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Saunders located?
- Benjamin Saunders's practice location on file with NPPES is 3300 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107-1112.
- What is Benjamin Saunders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Saunders is (413) 794-5600.
- Does Benjamin Saunders accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Saunders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Saunders's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Saunders's NPI (1558615799) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.