Active NPI 1447430426 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Marc S Saunders , DO

Surgery • Fort Defiance, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Marc Saunders, DO is a registered Surgery practitioner in Fort Defiance, AZ. With approximately 39 years of clinical practice since graduating from New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology in 1987, Dr. Saunders provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7.

Dr. Saunders is affiliated with The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Corner Of Route N12 And N7

Fort Defiance, AZ 86504

Telephone 9287298000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc Facility NPI 1366993636

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Fort Defiance, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

39 Yrs +11.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.8 Yrs

State Avg: 23.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

20 Specialists

Practicing in Fort Defiance, AZ (801 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

4.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Saunders (39 Years) 39 Yrs

Fort Defiance Specialty Average (27.8 Years) 27.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	11	$175.00	$166.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	1,123	91	$600.90	$229.23
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	802	135	$339.66	$102.64
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	672	147	$164.76	$67.17
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	523	91	$600.90	$155.37
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	435	127	$339.66	$49.05
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	267	96	$164.76	$67.42
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	266	118	$215.06	$88.58
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	131	105	$103.86	$42.74
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	123	62	$215.06	$88.81
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	80	13	$193.60	$75.17
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	73	73	$211.56	$87.57
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	71	71	$211.56	$87.35
11044 Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less	66	19	$799.78	$311.17
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	51	15	$193.60	$57.45
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	43	42	$103.86	$42.60
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	38	14	$106.70	$27.16
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	23	11	$239.76	$79.08
11044 Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less	19	11	$799.78	$225.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	852	90	$600.90	$210.54
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	822	124	$339.66	$98.29
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	473	105	$164.76	$68.52
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	418	114	$339.66	$49.24
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	387	91	$600.90	$151.13
11044 Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less	347	33	$799.78	$317.53
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	191	73	$164.76	$67.47
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	141	73	$215.06	$90.35
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	80	71	$103.86	$43.60
11044 Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less	72	21	$799.78	$233.43
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	71	21	$239.76	$60.82
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	61	39	$215.06	$90.26
17250 Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound	50	14	$239.76	$27.26
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	46	46	$211.56	$89.08
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes	42	41	$103.86	$43.61
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes	32	32	$211.56	$88.96
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	28	11	$193.60	$58.14
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	14	$304.74	$127.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	55	21	$150.00	$73.83
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	14	$210.00	$105.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	67	31	$150.00	$69.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$323.33	$155.02
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	31	17	$85.00	$39.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	25	$216.45	$106.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$420.00	$198.89
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$210.00	$103.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$146.79	$72.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	107	35	$150.00	$71.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$335.00	$159.39
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	27	$85.00	$38.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	24	$220.00	$103.31
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	29	$280.00	$133.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	19	19	$420.00	$198.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	84	32	$145.18	$72.25
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	23	$272.00	$137.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$238.75	$163.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	15	$97.62	$72.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	16	16	$402.50	$203.34
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	13	12	$364.62	$112.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$167.31	$107.47
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	11	11	$434.55	$185.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-07

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL OS14047

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OH 34005874

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

0967333 (OH)

Medicaid State Provider ID

019404100 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Florida Blue

9KWYP (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation

Po Box, Fort Defiance, AZ 865040649

The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Incorporation

Corner Of Route N12 And N7, Fort Defiance, AZ 865040649

Phone: 9287298082

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rebecca Reeve , PharmD

Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care

NPI 1003451600

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Dr. Sarah Maria Berkenstock , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003512070

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Kevin Boudinot

Respiratory Therapist, Registered - Critical Care

NPI 1003549304

Lilia Janzen-Trotsyuk

Registered Nurse

NPI 1013629856

Anthony Magdadaro

Registered Nurse

NPI 1023724614

Jay Guikema , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1033289319

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2025

Registered at CORNER OF ROUTE N12 AND N7, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504 (Tel: 9287298000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 649, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 865040649

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 14, 2025

Surgery (License #34005874 in OH)

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NPI Profile Active March 15, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location March 15, 2017

Registered at 1717 N E ST, SUITE 205, PENSACOLA, FL 325016339 (Tel: 8504378810)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2017

Registered at 1717 N E ST, SUITE 205, PENSACOLA, FL 325016339 (Tel: 8504378810)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 15, 2017

Recorded as MARC SAUNDERS, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 15, 2017

Surgery (License #OS14047 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active June 19, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 19, 2009

Registered at 3915 E MARKET ST, WARREN, OH 444844710 (Tel: 3308564077)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 19, 2009

Registered at 3915 E MARKET ST, WARREN, OH 444844710 (Tel: 3308564077)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 19, 2009

Recorded as MARC SAUNDERS, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 19, 2009

Surgery (License #34005874 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 07, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447430426

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 07, 2007

Last Update: April 14, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

Po Box 649

Fort Defiance, AZ 865040649

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