Katherine Saunders, MN PNP
NPI 1972596302 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Sumter, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Saunders, MN PNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Sumter, SC (NPI 1972596302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972596302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MN PNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 171 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,583 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 515 | $122 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 448 | $85 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 188 | $122 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 173 | $86 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 69 | $60 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 |
| Mirtazapine | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 |
| Furosemide | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 24 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 22 |
| Famotidine | 21 |
| Carvedilol | 19 |
| Clonazepam | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2026-05-15
- Certified
- 2026-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Saunders's NPI number?
- Katherine Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972596302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Saunders's specialty?
- Katherine Saunders is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Saunders located?
- Katherine Saunders's practice location on file with NPPES is 1278 N Lafayette Dr, Sumter, SC 29150-2964.
- What is Katherine Saunders's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Saunders is (803) 774-4500.
- Does Katherine Saunders accept Medicare?
- Katherine Saunders is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Saunders's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Saunders's NPI (1972596302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.