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Active NPI 1124007497 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darrick T Saunders , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Cape Coral, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darrick Saunders, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Cape Coral, FL. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1992, Dr. Saunders delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 657 DEL PRADO BLVD S.

Dr. Saunders maintains professional affiliations with Joint Implant Surgeons Of Florida Pa, Advanced Physical Therapy And Rehab Of Cape Coral Llc, Physiotherapy Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

657 Del Prado Blvd S

Cape Coral, FL 339902666

Telephone 2397724484
Fax 2397722903
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Deiorio Beaulieu & Fuller Facility NPI 1639184492

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Cape Coral, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
34 Yrs +14.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.7 Yrs
State Avg: 27.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Cape Coral, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
50.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Saunders (34 Years) 34 Yrs
Cape Coral Specialty Average (19.7 Years) 19.7 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
878 287 $4.13 $0.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
610 365 $232.85 $128.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
299 209 $120.80 $67.24
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
202 155 $69.90 $43.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
199 199 $295.78 $169.45
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
125 96 $63.03 $35.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
101 79 $79.11 $46.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
52 48 $332.79 $181.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
51 44 $89.59 $34.70
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament
50 37 $90.08 $50.48
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing
46 44 $105.00 $39.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
45 42 $106.57 $91.86
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
41 30 $93.30 $50.33
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views
36 29 $71.38 $38.85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
33 33 $292.56 $173.85
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
28 26 $82.86 $53.69
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule
25 23 $106.31 $49.57
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
23 17 $83.48 $42.77
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
22 21 $3036.82 $1358.45
73120 X-ray of hand, 2 views
22 19 $51.85 $34.31
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
21 21 $272.12 $152.89
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views
19 18 $62.88 $45.65
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views
18 14 $61.32 $32.31
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
17 16 $31.00 $22.18
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose
17 12 $1204.14 $491.01
97165 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes
15 15 $100.21 $98.61
20526 Injection of carpal tunnel
14 13 $118.20 $97.20
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
14 14 $2669.64 $1324.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License FL OS0007507

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Florida
57546 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physiotherapy Associates Inc

1940 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 339482105

Phone: 9418830083

Joint Implant Surgeons Of Florida Pa

7331 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 339075524

Phone: 2393372003

Advanced Physical Therapy And Rehab Of Cape Coral Llc

1402 Se 16th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 339903819

Phone: 2397722363

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Donn Fuller , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1194721654

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jack Beaulieu , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1528064086

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Richard Deiorio , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1548266000

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Thanna Duerring , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1700482361

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 657 DEL PRADO BLVD S, CAPE CORAL, FL 339902666 (Tel: 2397724484)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 657 DEL PRADO BLVD S, CAPE CORAL, FL 339902666 (Tel: 2397724484)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DARRICK SAUNDERS, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #OS0007507 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124007497
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 13, 2006
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

657 Del Prado Blvd S

Cape Coral, FL 339902666

Phone: 2397724484

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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