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Sommer James Saunders , CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant • Aurora, CO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Sommer Saunders, CAA is a certified Anesthesiologist Assistant practicing in Aurora, CO. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 2016, Sommer Saunders delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12605 E 16TH AVE.

Sommer Saunders is affiliated with University Physicians Incorporated and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12605 E 16th Ave

Aurora, CO 800452545

Telephone 7208480000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiologist Assistant in Aurora, CO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs +2.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.7 Yrs
State Avg: 8.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
106 Specialists

Practicing in Aurora, CO (221 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
91.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Saunders (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Aurora Specialty Average (7.7 Years) 7.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
27 27 $800.00 $68.01
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
24 24 $670.83 $59.60
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
15 15 $640.00 $46.63

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiologist Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 367H00000X

State License CO 94

An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 367H00000X

State License SC TL51

An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Physicians Incorporated

1635 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452541

Phone: 7208480000

University Physicians Incorporated

1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452517

Phone: 7208480000

University Physicians Incorporated

13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 800457106

Phone: 7207771234

University Physicians Incorporated

12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545

Phone: 7208480000

University Physicians Incorporated

1665 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 800452517

Phone: 7208480000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Emily Jones , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003063140

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kate Coleman Minahan , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

NPI 1003068859

Family Nurse Practitioner

Stacey Johnson , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1003116997

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Andrea Hall , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003125394

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Kristi Swim , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003126442

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 28, 2019

Registered at 12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 800452545 (Tel: 7208480000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 28, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 110429, AURORA, CO 800420429 (Tel: 3034937000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2019

Anesthesiologist Assistant (License #94 in CO)

NPI Profile Active June 27, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2016

Registered at 809 82ND PKWY, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 295724607 (Tel: 8436921062)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2016

Registered at 105 AUGUSTA PLANTATION DR, UNIT J, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 295796439 (Tel: 3035203916)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2016

Recorded as SOMMER SAUNDERS, CAA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2016

Anesthesiologist Assistant (License #TL51 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104277680
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2016
Last Update: March 28, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 110429

Aurora, CO 800420429

Phone: 3034937000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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